Which of the following characteristics increases a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
A)Higher than average intakes of calcium
B)Female sex
C)Asian ancestry
D)Type 2 diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes is a well-established risk factor for CVD. Higher than average intakes of calcium have not been found to increase the risk of CVD. While there may be differences in CVD risk between different ethnic groups, being of Asian ancestry alone is not a significant risk factor. Being female is not necessarily a risk factor for CVD, although postmenopausal women may be at higher risk.

Which of the Following Characteristics Increases a Person's Risk of Cardiovascular