Are there sex or ethnic differences in death rates due to heart disease in middle and late adulthood in the U.S.? Explain
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Answer: Yes, men are more likely to die of heart disease at this point in the lifespan than their female counterparts. African Americans have the highest rates of heart disease, followed by European Americans; lowest rates are among Latinos and Asian Americans. Two possible reasons are diet and smoking. Men and African Americans tend to have higher fat diets. Men smoke more than women and African American Adults tend to smoke more than those in other ethnic groups.
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a. anorexia nervosa c. bulimia nervosa b. overanxious disorder d. binge-eating disorder
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