Heart disease is the major cause of death among women after menopause because ____

a. osteoporosis is so common and weakens the heart
b. women tend to eat more fat in their diets after they reach 55
c. stress levels increase while activity levels decrease
d. menopause leads to the overproduction of chylomicrons
e. low estrogen levels lower HDL and raise LDL


e

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