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Which of the following modifiable risk factors is the most preventable cause of death in the United States today?
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34 comments · newest first
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Dino
10 months ago
Totally agree, smoking is super preventable!
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Wynell
11 months ago
Really? I thought diabetes was the top killer.
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Bernardine
11 months ago
Can't believe smoking is still so prevalent!
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Cordell
11 months ago
I think hypertension is also a big deal though.
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Lashon
11 months ago
Definitely C, cigarette smoking is a huge issue.
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Rikki
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused because I know all these factors are important, but I can't remember which one is ranked the highest for preventability.
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Kimbery
12 months ago
I practiced a similar question where smoking was highlighted as a major risk factor. I’m leaning towards that being the answer here.
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Mitzie
12 months ago
I feel like hypertension is a big issue too, but I can't recall if it's the most preventable. I need to think about the statistics we reviewed.
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Rory
1 year ago
I think I remember that cigarette smoking is often cited as a leading preventable cause of death, but I'm not completely sure.
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Cheryll
1 year ago
Smoking is the obvious choice here. It's a behavior that people can change, unlike things like high cholesterol or hypertension which often require medication. As long as people quit smoking, it's the most preventable risk factor on the list.
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Emogene
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this question. I know all of these are modifiable risk factors, but I'm not sure which one is the most preventable cause of death overall. I'll have to review my notes to make sure I'm choosing the right option.
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Troy
1 year ago
Cigarette smoking is definitely the most preventable risk factor on this list. It's the leading cause of preventable death in the US, so that's got to be the right answer.
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Breana
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know smoking is a big risk factor, but I'm not confident it's the most preventable cause of death. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Glenna
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the answer is cigarette smoking, since it's a major preventable risk factor for many health issues.
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Claribel
1 year ago
Cigarette Smoking, huh? I guess that's one way to shorten your lifespan and save on retirement funds!
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Bobbie
1 year ago
D) Hypercholesterolemia
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Tenesha
1 year ago
C) Cigarette Smoking
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Sheridan
1 year ago
B) Hypertension
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Cristen
1 year ago
A) Diabetes
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Roselle
1 year ago
Well, well, look at that. Cigarette Smoking, the ultimate lifestyle choice. Time to kick that habit, am I right?
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Scot
1 year ago
Haha, Cigarette Smoking? More like 'Cigarette Smoking kills'! This is an easy one, folks.
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Lashawnda
1 year ago
D) Hypercholesterolemia
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Kathryn
1 year ago
C) Cigarette Smoking
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Cordell
1 year ago
B) Hypertension
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Tommy
1 year ago
A) Diabetes
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Eden
1 year ago
Hmm, Cigarette Smoking, really? I thought it was Hypercholesterolemia. Guess I need to hit the gym harder.
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Darci
2 years ago
Cigarette Smoking, no doubt. That's the one thing we can control the most. I'm quitting cold turkey after this exam!
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Gerry
1 year ago
User 4: Good luck with quitting, it's a tough but important decision.
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Marti
1 year ago
User 3: I need to quit smoking too, it's not worth the risk.
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Barney
1 year ago
User 2: I agree, it's something we have control over.
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Ula
1 year ago
User 1: Cigarette smoking is definitely the most preventable cause of death.
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Zana
2 years ago
I think Hypertension is also a significant risk factor, but smoking is definitely the most preventable.
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Yuki
2 years ago
I agree, smoking is a major risk factor for many diseases.
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Taryn
2 years ago
Cigarette Smoking is the most preventable cause of death.