The risk of death from cardiovascular disease is substantially increased among those with
A) symptoms of depression.
B) Type B personalities.
C) NK cells.
D) B lymphocytes.

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Symptoms of depression have been strongly linked to an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Depression can lead to disturbances in the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system, which can increase inflammation, alter coagulation and platelet aggregation, and lead to atherosclerosis.

The Risk of Death from Cardiovascular Disease Is Substantially Increased