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What is the number one preventable cause of death in the United States?

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Tobacco remains the leading preventable cause of death in this country and in the world.
Tobacco use is a major factor in four out of the five leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung disease and stroke.
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causes about a third of heart disease and cancer, and most emphysema.

Should you really "start up that cig"...think twice
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tobbacco is the leading one
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