Approximately what fraction of adults in the United States either have hypertension or cardiovascular disease, or die from cardiovascular disease?

Your question is incomplete because you have not provided the answer options, which are:

A. one-fifth

B. one-third

C. one-quarter

D. one-half

B. one-third

Explanation:

Hypertension refers to exceptionally high blood pressure, while cardiovascular disease involves several conditions that damage the heart and blood vessels.

In the United States, approximately one-third of adults have hypertension or cardiovascular disease, or die from it. Some risk factors for cardiovascular disease are smoking and extreme alcohol consuming, diets which are high in saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, sodium and sugar , and a sedentary lifestyle.

a, overstatement is the answer