How Many Americans Die Annually After an Unnecessary Operation, According

question 95

Multiple Choice

How many Americans die annually after an unnecessary operation, according to an estimate cited in the text?

• A) 160
• B) 1,600
• C) 16,000
• D) 160,000

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