Smoking is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in the United States and quitting smoking nearly eliminates this risk after a year or two.

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This statement is true. According to the American Heart Association, smoking is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in the United States and quitting smoking can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by 50% after just one year and nearly eliminates the risk after 15 years.

Smoking Is the Leading Cause of Sudden Cardiac Death in the United