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What are the odds of nonsmokers developing cardiovascular disease when compared to smokers?
A Nonsmokers are four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
B. Nonsmokers are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
C. Nonsmokers and smokers are equally likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
D. Nonsmokers are half as likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
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Final answer:

Nonsmokers have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to smokers due to factors like secondhand smoke exposure and hypertension.


Explanation:

The odds of nonsmokers developing cardiovascular disease when compared to smokers can be determined based on the information provided:

  1. Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke increase their risk of heart disease by 25-30%.
  2. Hypertension is 6 times higher in people who were smokers 10 years ago compared to nonsmokers then.
  3. Smoking increases the risk of heart disease significantly, with a higher mortality rate for smokers compared to nonsmokers.

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