The leading cause of death in 2010 was:
A) Cerebrovascular disease
B) Chronic lower respiratory disease
C) Diabetes mellitus
D) Heart disease
Ans: D
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In 2010, the 10 leading causes of death accounting for 80% of all deaths in the United States include, in descending order, heart disease, malignant neoplasms, cerebrovascular disease, chronic lower respiratory disease, accidents, diabetes mellitus, influenza and pneumonia, Alzheimer disease, renal disease, and septicemia.
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