Which Modifiable Risk Factor Is Associated with Esophageal, Stomach, and Colorectal

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which modifiable risk factor is associated with esophageal, stomach, and colorectal cancer?

• A) Helicobacter pylori infection
• B) Cigarette and alcohol use
• C) Ionizing radiation exposure
• D) Obesity and sedentary lifestyle

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Monocot

A classification of flowering plants (angiosperms) characterized by having one cotyledon, parallel leaf veins, and flower parts usually in multiples of three.

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