Cardiovascular disease risk increase in women after age:
A. 30
B. 40
C. 45
D. 55
ANS: D
In men, cardiovascular risk increases after age 45; however, in women, the risk of cardiovascular disease increased after age 55. Estrogen is cardioprotective and so women are at highest risk for cardiovascular disease after menopause. The average age of natural menopause for women is age
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