Which of the Following Describes the Relationship Between Smoking and Mortality

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the relationship between smoking and mortality in the United States?

• A)Smoking is the leading cause of death.
• B)Nearly 1 in 5 adult deaths are related to tobacco.
• C)On average,smokers live 5 years less than nonsmokers.
• D)Environmental tobacco smoke causes fewer than 1,000 deaths each year.

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