Which of the Following Was the Leading Cause of Death

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the leading cause of death in the United States in the year 2017?

• A) Diabetes
• B) Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
• C) Cancer
• D) Heart Disease

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Current Liability

A financial obligation that a company is required to pay within a year, such as accounts payable, short-term loans, and accrued expenses.

Defined Contribution Plan

A retirement plan in which the employer, employee, or both make contributions on a regular basis, but the future benefit is not predetermined.

Pension Plan

A type of retirement plan that requires an employer to make contributions to a pool of funds set aside for an employee's future benefit.

Annual Pension Contributions

The total amount of money contributed to a pension fund by the employer, employees, or both within a year, intended to support employees' retirement benefits.