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IM 14
bingousmle - 06-20-10 06:33
Obesity is associated with an increased incidence of all the following except
A. diabetes mellitus
B. cancer
C. hypertension
D. biliary disease
E. chronic obstructive lung disease
bingousmle - 06-20-10 06:33
Obesity is associated with an increased incidence of all the following except
A. diabetes mellitus
B. cancer
C. hypertension
D. biliary disease
E. chronic obstructive lung disease
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: IM 14
bingousmle - 06-20-10 06:43 My answer is: e.
Although obesity may be associated with obstructive sleep apnea, it is not typically associated with other forms of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) which is caused due to cigarette smoking
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Re: IM 14 babbu5508 - 06-20-10 14:23 My answer is: e.
dyslipidemia
Cancer, including cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovaries, breast, colon, rectum and prostate
Depression
Gallbladder disease
Gynecological problems, such as infertility and irregular periods
Heart disease
hypertension
Metabolic syndrome
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Osteoarthritis
Skin problems, such as intertrigo and impaired wound healing
Sleep apnea
Stroke
Type 2 diabetes
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