Which of the Following Individuals Is at Highest Risk for Developing

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is at highest risk for developing laryngeal cancer?

• A) 30-year-old landscaper who is in the sun most of the day
• B) 40-year-old woman who is an opera singer and occasionally gets hoarse
• C) 60-year-old man who smokes and drinks 4-5 alcoholic beverages 4 times a week
• D) 80-year-old man with diabetes

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