Of the characteristics listed below, those labeled with numbers ____________________ are associated with risk factors for cerebrovascular accident. (Your answer should appear as numbers separated by commas and spaces [e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4].)
1. Excessive alcohol intake
2. Smoking
3. Eating large amounts of smoked foods
4. Obesity
5. Atherosclerosis
6. High blood pressure
ANS:
1, 2, 4, 5, 6
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