The second-most common cause of death in the United States is:
A. hepatic disease
B. cancer
C. cardiovascular disease
D. renal disease
b
Rationale: Cancer is the second-most common cause of death in the United States after cardiovascular disease, causing more than 500,000 fatalities annually.
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A. Non-visible job market B. Visible job market C. Hidden job market D. Non-traditional
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A. state office of EMS. B. regional trauma center. C. American Heart Association. D. National Registry of EMTs.