Which of the following statements about gender and CVD is true?
A) In Canada, CVD is the leading killer of men but not of women.
B) The incidence of hypertension is higher in women than in men before age 55.
C) Estrogen may offer premenopausal women some protection against CVD.
D) Women are more likely than men to have classic heart attack symptoms like chest pain.

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Estrogen may offer premenopausal women some protection against CVD. While A is partially true, it is not a complete statement as CVD is still a significant killer of women. B is false, as the incidence of hypertension is higher in men before age 55. D is also false, as women are more likely to have atypical symptoms of a heart attack.

Which of the Following Statements About Gender and CVD Is