<P> The three most common preventable causes of death in the population of the United States are smoking, high blood pressure, and being overweight . </P> <Ul> <Li> <P> Leading preventable causes of death in the United States in the year 2000 . Note: This data is outdated and has been significantly revised, especially for obesity - related deaths . </P> </Li> </Ul> <Li> <P> Leading preventable causes of death in the United States in the year 2000 . Note: This data is outdated and has been significantly revised, especially for obesity - related deaths . </P> </Li> <P> Leading preventable causes of death in the United States in the year 2000 . Note: This data is outdated and has been significantly revised, especially for obesity - related deaths . </P>

In the united states which of the following is the single greatest preventable cause of death