Greatest risk of dying from CVD

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Using the CVD Risk Assessment Tool, determine which of the following people has the greatest risk of dying from CVD in the next 10 years.

Sarah, a 55-year-old female, who does not smoke, has a total cholesterol of 230 mg/dL, an HDL cholesterol of 50 mg/dL, and a blood pressure reading of 130/85 mmHg (not on medications) John, a 60-year-old male, who does not smoke, has a total cholesterol of 195 mg/dL, an HDL cholesterol of 37 mg/dL, and a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg (not on medications) Kathryn, a 42-year-old female, who smokes, has a total cholesterol of 200 mg/dL, an HDL cholesterol of 45 mg/dL, and a blood pressure reading of 120/80 mmHg (on medication) Matt, a 27-year-old male, who smokes, has a total cholesterol of 275 mg/dL, an HDL cholesterol of 30 mg/dL, and a blood pressure reading of 135/80 mmHg (not on medication).

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