The nurse is preparing a seminar presentation regarding causes of death in the United States. Which cause of death with the nurse include as being responsible for more deaths in the United States than all of the others combined?
1. HIV and AIDS.
2. Cigarette smoking.
3. Automobile crashes.
4. Drug abuse.
Correct Answer: 2
Cigarette smoking is responsible for more deaths in the United States than death from HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, homicide, suicide, automobile crashes, and fire combined. Smoking is a risk factor for heart disease, breathing disorders, and lung cancer. Secondary smoke increases the incidence of asthma and bronchitis in children, and heart and lung diseases in adults.
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