The Leading Number One Preventable Cause of Death and Disease

question 32

Multiple Choice

The leading number one preventable cause of death and disease in Canada is

• A)obesity
• B)smoking
• C)alcoholism
• D)cancer
• E)cardiovascular disease

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Definitions:

[H+]

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, often used to measure the acidity or basicity of a solution.

HAc

Acetic acid, an organic compound with the formula CH3COOH, known for its sour taste and pungent smell, used in vinegar.

[H+]

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, often used as a measure of the acidity of a solution, with lower values indicating higher acidity.

HBr

Hydrobromic acid, a strong acid formed by dissolving hydrogen bromide in water.