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"CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels including coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease (stroke),peripheral arterial disease, rheumatic heart disease, heart defects, hypertension, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism". "The modifiable CVD risk factors include smoking tobacco, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, overweight/obesity, high-fat content diet, and excessive alcohol consumption"

Assume that you are a researcher, planning to conduct a study to identify the unhealthy behaviors that lead to CVD among diabetes mellitus patients.

1) Discuss potential research question, research hypothesis, and research design for your study?

2) Discuss important variables & descriptive statistical methods (for each variable) need to report your proposed study.