Question

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.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Smoking is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Research shows that nonsmokers have a lower likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease compared to smokers. Nonsmokers are half as likely to develop cardiovascular disease as smokers due to the harmful effects of tobacco smoke on the cardiovascular system (e.g., damaging blood vessels, increasing blood pressure and heart rate).

Answer:

D. Nonsmokers are half as likely to develop cardiovascular disease.