Question

which substance use helps to identify individuals at higher risk for health alterations?
women consume more edible cannabis products than men.
approximately 1 in 15 canadians smoke cigarettes on a regular basis.
vaping is unlikely to lead to a nicotine addiction.
tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death.

Explanation:

Tobacco use is a well - known risk factor for many health issues and is the leading cause of preventable death, which can help identify individuals at higher risk for health alterations. The first option is about consumption differences between genders for a specific product and not directly about high - risk identification. The second option is just a prevalence statistic about cigarette smoking in a population. The third option is a misinformation as vaping can lead to nicotine addiction.

Answer:

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death.