Which of the following is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States?
a. Alcohol
b. Firearms (guns)
c. Overweight and obesity
d. Tobacco use
ANS: D
Tobacco use is a major problem in this country and is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Overweight and obesity is the second leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Alcohol and firearms (guns) are not leaders in the causes of preventable death in the United States.
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