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Week 7: Human Health

Question 6 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_2001340_Environmental_Science_S1_2020

Mouth, throat, kidney, and stomach cancers can each be linked to a common cause.Which can be a cause of any of these cancers?

Answer
A
UV radiation
B
tobacco use
C
diabetes
D
sickle cell anemia

Explanation

Tobacco use exposes tissues to cancer-causing chemicals and is linked to cancers of the mouth, throat, kidney, and stomach. UV radiation is mainly associated with skin cancer, while diabetes and sickle cell anemia are not common causes of all these cancers. The correct choice is tobacco use.

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