_____ is currently endemic and will shortly supplant smoking as the major avoidable contributor to mortality.

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Obesity is an increasing problem worldwide and current projections indicate that it will soon overtake smoking as the leading cause of preventable death. Hypertension and CHD are closely linked to obesity, but obesity itself is a major risk factor for a range of health conditions. Deafness is not related to lifestyle choices and is not a leading cause of mortality.

_____ Is Currently Endemic and Will Shortly Supplant Smoking as the Major