You decide you are going to make more responsible health decisions. Which of the following risk factors can you control?

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There is a higher incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group.
There is a higher incidence of high blood pressure in your ethnic group.

Unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death for teens.
Unintentional accidents are the leading cause of death for teens.

There is a history of heart disease in your family.
There is a history of heart disease in your family.

Your friends have recently started smoking.

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Among the options you've provided, the risk factor that you can control is:

Your friends have recently started smoking.

While you cannot change your ethnic background, familial health history, or the statistical trends regarding unintentional accidents among teens, you can control your own choices and behaviors regarding smoking and also influence your friends by encouraging healthier habits.