The use of tobacco, described as the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., results in approximately _____ premature deaths a year.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco use results in approximately 440,000 premature deaths a year in the U.S. This makes it the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the country.

The Use of Tobacco, Described as the Leading Cause of Preventable