Question

1. Which of the following is true regarding the below cardiovascular epidemiologic studies?
   1. The Framingham Heart Study original had repeat examinations five years apart
   2. CHS enrolled mostly Caucasian participants aged 65 and over at baseline
   3. MESA enrolled Caucasian, Hispanic, South Asian, and African-American participants
   4. b and c are true
2. Which of the following is NOT a usual effect of moderate weight loss?

1. Decrease in inflammation, e.g., C-reactive protein
2. Increase in triglycerides
3. Decrease in blood pressure
4. Increase in HDL-cholesterol
5. None of the above, all are effects of moderate weight loss

Answer 1

Question no 1

Option a is wrong as they select and repeat examination 12 months apart

Option b is wrong as CHS used mostly Caucasian and less blacks in study and was nice 65 which is true

Option c is wrong as MESA enrolled Caucasian , Hispanic as well as African American participants so it is True

Option d is the answer as option b and c are correct

Question no 2

Option b is the answer as even a slight decrease in Body weigh will reduce the triglycerides level in body . So it is not true

Option a,c ,d and e are wrong as they will not occur

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