Which of the following increase the risk of devloping cancer? Increase risk of d

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Which of the following increase the risk of devloping cancer?

Increase risk of development cancer ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

a) using tobacco products

b) getting ultraviolet light exposure

c) exercising less than two hours each week

d) over-consuming alcohol

e) having a diet rich in animal fat and processed meat

f) consuming primarily whole grains, fruits, and vegetables

g) sleeping seven to nine hours at night

h) vaccinating against human papillomaviruses (HPV)

i) being obese

Explanation / Answer

Using tobbaco products is one of the biggest reason for mouth, lung cancers. Ultraviolet light is also a cause of melanoma (cancer of melanocytes in your skin). Over consuming alcohol can cause liver failure or kidney problems but not cancer. Red meat (beef, mutton, pork) has shown to be a cause for colon and rectal cancers in the US. Obesity can in some cases cause cancer. However, conclusive scientific results are yet to arrive.

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