Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Coronary Heart

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding coronary heart disease and smoking?

• A) Sudden and unexpected death is a common result of CHD, especially in smokers.
• B) CHD deaths associated with cigarette smoking are most common in people age 40 to 50.
• C) Smokers have a death rate from CHD that is 95% higher than nonsmokers have.
• D) CHD is the most widespread single cause of death for cigarette smokers.

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