Strokes are currently the ________ leading cause of death in the United States.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
third
Strokes are currently the third leading cause of death in the United States.
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1. concerns about chest pain with repeated use. 2. the need to minimize the drug's systemic effects. 3. the need to count the number of sprays of medication at each application. 4. the need to stop the medication after three to five days of use.