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Women & Heart Health: Do You Know The Facts?

Question 1

One in four American women dies of heart disease.

a. True
b. False

Question 2

Exercise can help reduce your chances of having a heart attack.

a. True
b. False

Question 3

Abstaining completely from alcohol decreases your risk of having a heart attack.

a. True
b. False

Question 4

Back pain is a common symptom of heart disease.

a. True
b. False

Question 5

The onset of menopause by surgery is less likely to lead to heart disease.

a. True
b. False

Question 6

If you start taking the pill (oral contraceptive) you can reduce your risk for heart disease.

a. True
b. False

Question 7

Experts recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to protect postmenopausal women against heart disease.

a. True
b. False

Question 8

Caucasian women have a greater risk of heart disease and stroke than African American women.

a. True
b. False

Question 9

Men's cholesterol levels tend to be higher than women's from age 55 on.

a. True
b. False

Question 10

If you have excess weight around your waistline, you are at higher risk for heart disease.

a. True
b. False

Question 11

More men have strokes than women each year.

a. True
b. False

Question 12

Aspirin therapy is recommended for women 65 years or older who have high blood pressure to prevent myocardial infarction.

a. True
b. False