By the year 2020,the leading cause of death in the world will be ________.

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Smoking is currently the leading cause of preventable death worldwide, responsible for approximately 6 million deaths annually. Despite efforts to decrease smoking rates, it is still a major public health issue and is expected to continue to be the leading cause of death in 2020. While alcohol abuse, violent crime, and illicit drug use also contribute to premature death and illness, they are not expected to surpass smoking as the leading cause of death in the near future.

By the Year 2020,the Leading Cause of Death in the World