It Is Estimated That as Many as 42,000 Additional Lives

question 18

Multiple Choice

It is estimated that as many as 42,000 additional lives in the United States would be saved each year if ___ percent of smokers were advised by a health professional to quit and were offered medication or assistance to do so,but presently only ___ percent of smokers receive such services.

• A)90;51
• B)90;28
• C)75;51
• D)75;28

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