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

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Type 2 diabetes is a major risk factor for CVD. Asians actually have a lower risk of CVD compared to other ethnic groups. Female sex is generally considered a lower risk factor for CVD compared to males. There is no evidence to suggest that higher calcium intakes increase the risk of CVD.

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