Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding the Cumulative

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the cumulative effects of tobacco use?

• A) A male who begins smoking before the age of 15 and continues to smoke is only half as likely to live to age 75 as a male who never smokes.
• B) Smokers become disabled at a younger age than nonsmokers.
• C) Smokers show a greater rate of acute and chronic disease than those who never smoked.
• D) Smokers spend more than three-quarters more time away from their jobs because of illness than nonsmokers.

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

A broad term for a range of diseases affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and heart defects among others.

Lifestyle Choices

Decisions and actions taken by individuals that affect their way of living, health, and well-being.

Legislators

Elected officials who have the authority to create, amend, and enact laws within a governmental system.

Sin

An act viewed as a transgression against divine law or moral principles, often rooted in religious belief.