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Heart I.Q. Quiz
 

 
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The way of the LORD is a refuge.
Proverbs 10:29
Do you know your risk factors?

  Test your knowledge about the risk factors for heart disease by answering the following questions. Write T or F for each question, then click on the following link to compare your answers with the correct answers. If you get 11 questions right, you get an A+!  

Answers to the "Heart I.Q." Quiz 

T   F 1. If you smoke, your risk of heart attack is twice that of a nonsmoker.
T   F 2. It is OK to be around people who smoke. 
T   F 3. Diabetics are at higher risk for developing heart disease than nondiabetics.
T   F 4. High alcohol intake is not related to developing heart disease.
T   F 5. High blood pressure can lead to heart disease. 
T   F 6. High blood cholesterol levels are a risk factor for coronary heart disease.
T   F 7. Being overweight does not contribute to heart disease.
T   F 8. Regular exercise can prevent heart disease.
T   F 9. A family history of heart disease should be of concern to me. 
T   F 10. African-Americans face the highest risk of death from heart disease. 
T   F 11. Women are more likely to die from a heart attack than men.
Published: February 12, 2003
Source: Margaret Smith, Baptist cardiovascular services administrator; Women's Heart Advantage; American Heart Association, Centers for Disease Control
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