Which of the following groups of women using oral contraceptives has the highest risk for stroke?
A) Teenagers using progestin-only pills
B) Women over 35 who smoke
C) Healthy women over 35
D) Teenagers who smoke

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Women over 35 who smoke have the highest risk for stroke while using oral contraceptives. Smoking increases the risk for stroke and using oral contraceptives further increases the risk, especially in women over 35. The other three groups have lower risk for stroke while using oral contraceptives.

Which of the Following Groups of Women Using Oral Contraceptives