Which of the following is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease in women but not men?
ExplanationIn general, the risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) are similar in men and women. However, an elevated total triglyceride level has been demonstrated to be an independent risk factor in women but not men. Low high-density lipoprotein and diabetes mellitus are also stronger risk factors in women, but they also influence CHD in men. Other shared risk factors include elevated total cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, smoking, and lack of physical activity.
