It is estimated that as many as 42 000 additional lives in Canada would be saved each year if ___ percent of smokers were advised by a health care professional to quit and were offered medication or assistance to do so, but presently only ___ percent of smokers receive such services.

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The statement mentions that 42,000 additional lives would be saved if a certain percentage of smokers were advised to quit and offered medication or assistance. The options with the highest percentages are A and B. However, the statement also mentions that currently only a small percentage of smokers (less than 50%) receive such services. Therefore, the most plausible answer is B, where 90% of smokers receive advice and medication/assistance, as this is a high enough percentage to result in significant lives saved, but not so high that it becomes unrealistic given the current state of healthcare provision in Canada.

It Is Estimated That as Many as 42 000 Additional