Which of the Following Statements Regarding Tobacco Use and Cardiovascular

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding tobacco use and cardiovascular disease is FALSE?

• A) Smoking alters the blood-clotting process.
• B) Smokers have twice the risk of sudden cardiac death as nonsmokers.
• C) Smoking effects appear to decrease about 10 years after tobacco use is stopped.
• D) Environmental (secondhand) tobacco smoke increases risk for cardiovascular disease.

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