Which BEST describes the relationship between coronary heart disease and smoking?

A. Smokers are most likely to die from coronary heart disease in their 60s and 70s.
B. Angina pectoris, a symptom of coronary heart disease, occurs only in smokers.
C. Smoking promotes plaque formation by lowering high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
D. Smokers and nonsmokers are equally likely to die from coronary heart disease.


Answer: C

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