Which of the following is a behavioural risk factor for four of the top five leading causes of death in North America (i.e. ,excludes accidental injuries).

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Tobacco use is a behavioral risk factor for four of the top five leading causes of death in North America. It is a leading cause of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory disease. Obesity and dietary intake are risk factors for some of these diseases, but not all four. Environmental exposure is a risk factor for some chronic diseases, but not for four of the top five leading causes of death in North America.

Which of the Following Is a Behavioural Risk Factor for Four