Even though the death rate from __________ has declined by 50% during the past 35 years, it is still the number one cause of death in the United States.
A) coronary heart disease
B) cancer
C) strokes
D) diabetes

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, even though the death rate has declined by 50% over the past 35 years. Cancer is the second leading cause of death, followed by chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke, respectively. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States.

Even Though the Death Rate from __________ Has Declined by 50