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Cardiology MCQ 47: Cardiac risk factors

Q. Which of the following risk factor is responsible for most attributable deaths worldwide?
A. Smoking
B. Hypertension
C. Diabetes melllitus
D. Hyperlipidemia

 Answer: B. Hypertension

 Explanation:

 Hypertension accounts for more attributable deaths worldwide than any other risk factor, whereas smoking and hyperlipidemia are second and third, respectively.

 Additional risk factors in a patient have cumulative effect and increase risk of mortality.
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