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Being "apple shaped" is linked with increased risk of developing all of the following except:

a. pneumonia.
b. cardiovascular disease.
c. type 2 diabetes.
d. hypertension.

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Final answer:

Being "apple shaped" correlates with a higher risk for metabolic disorders like cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension, not respiratory infections like pneumonia.

Step-by-step explanation:

Being "apple shaped" is associated with an increased risk of developing several health issues due to the location of fat distribution, particularly around the abdomen. Conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension are more likely with this type of body shape. However, being apple-shaped is not linked with an increased risk of developing pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs. The increased risks are predominantly associated with metabolic disorders rather than infectious diseases such as pneumonia.

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