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The average age of death for tobacco smokers is __________ years younger than that of nonsmokers.

A. 4
B. 7
C. 14
D. 19

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the answer should be C. 14
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The average life expectancy for tobacco smokers is about C. 14 years younger than that of people who don't smoke.

The actual estimate in 2018 is about 10 years younger, and the CDC states that about 60 - 70% of individuals who smoke after the age of 40 die to smoking-related illnesses.
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