Regarding the Effects of Smoking, Which of the Following Statements

question 137

Multiple Choice

Regarding the effects of smoking, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)In the U.S., smoking accounts for more than 400,000 deaths annually.
• B)Cigarette smoking is responsible for almost one in every three deaths from cancer.
• C)Smoking contributes to cataracts.
• D)Smoking doubles the risk of dying during middle age.
• E)Smoking is more common among older adults than among younger adults.

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