Factors that contribute to inflammation, such as _______ and depression, may also increase the risk for cardiovascular disease.​

A) ​anxiety
B) ​insomnia
C) ​stress
D) ​diabetes

Stress can trigger the release of inflammatory molecules in the body, contributing to chronic inflammation which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Anxiety and insomnia may also contribute to inflammation, but there is less definitive research linking them directly to cardiovascular disease. Diabetes, on the other hand, is a separate risk factor for cardiovascular disease that is not directly linked to inflammation.