Of the more than 2.4 million deaths in the United States in 2005, about what percent were caused by smoking-related illnesses?
A) 2%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) 50%

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking is responsible for approximately 20% of deaths in the United States each year, which translates to about 480,000 deaths annually. This includes deaths from lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other smoking-related illnesses.

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