A 75 year old black American man is seen for routine follow…

A 75 year old black American man is seen for routine follow up.  He lives alone and walks slowly into the office using a cane.  He has a history of osteoarthritis, hypertension and hypothyroidism.  His blood pressure is 152/86, BMI 28.7.  Which one of the following lowers his mortality risk?

A 68 year old woman comes to the office to establish care. …

A 68 year old woman comes to the office to establish care.  She identifies as lesbian and has recently retired to the area.  She has a history of hypertension and chronic kidney disease.  She smokes tobacco and is moderately obese.  Compared with risks for a heterosexual woman, she is at increased risk for?