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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