Which of the Following Statements Regarding Tobacco Use and Cardiovascular

question 124

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Smoking alters the blood-clotting process.
• B)The risk of heart attack or stroke is related to the number of cigarettes smoked and the duration of use.
• 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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