The Single Most Preventable Cause of Death in the United

question 49

Multiple Choice

The single most preventable cause of death in the United States is ____.

• A) drunk driving
• B) cigarette smoking
• C) drug overdose
• D) alcohol toxicity

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Racial Minorities

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