After the Incidence of Smoking Began to Increase in the United

question 18

Multiple Choice

After the incidence of smoking began to increase in the United States,about how long was it before the incidence of lung cancer began to increase?

• A) 5 years
• B) 10 years
• C) 20 years
• D) 30 years
• E) 45 years

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