Which of the following statements regarding tobacco use and cardiovascular disease is FALSE?
A. Smokers have twice the risk of sudden cardiac death as nonsmokers.
B. Smoking alters the blood-clotting process.
C. Smoking effects appear to decrease about 10 years after tobacco use is stopped.
D. Environmental (secondhand) tobacco smoke increases risk for cardiovascular disease.
Answer: C
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