Which of the following would be considered a distal cause of heart disease

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Congenital defects refer to structural abnormalities present at birth that can contribute to the development of heart disease later in life. This is a distal cause because it occurs at a remote point in time from the actual onset of heart disease. Staph infection and E.coli bacteria are not typically associated with the development of heart disease and would be considered more proximal causes of infection-related illnesses.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Distal Cause