What is the leading cause of death among adults over the age of 40 in the United States?
a. Chronic pulmonary disease
b. Sudden cardiac arrest
c. Motor vehicle trauma
d. Airway obstruction
ANS: B
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in many parts of the world.
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