How much higher is the rate of cardiovascular (CV) death among unmarried vs married patients who are at high CV risk, according to a recent study? The correct answer is D. 45%. Explanation: New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reports that unmarried individuals at high risk for or with known coronary artery disease have a 45% higher risk for CV death and a 52% higher risk for CV death or myocardial infarction compared with married individuals. Adverse CV outcomes were higher in all unmarried subgroups (widowed, divorced/separated, and never married), after adjusting for several clinical and demographic risk factors.
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