Terrell Has Been a Light Smoker for 20 Years

question 87

Multiple Choice

Terrell has been a light smoker for 20 years. If he quits smoking, his mortality risk will​

• A) ​return to that of a nonsmoker in about two years.
• B) ​return to that of a nonsmoker in about 16 years.
• C) ​continue to match that of a moderate to heavy smoker.
• D) ​become greater than that of a moderate to heavy smoker.

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