Which of the Following Is Considered to Be the Leading

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered to be the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, and directly responsible for one out of five deaths each year?

• A)alcohol consumption
• B)cigarette smoking
• C)inadequate nutrition
• D)insufficient exercise

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