How Does Poverty Increase the Risk of Dying of Cancer

question 38

Multiple Choice

How does poverty increase the risk of dying of cancer?

• A) Poor people never eat healthy diets.
• B) Poor people are more likely to have mutations in their genes.
• C) Poor people are less likely to be exposed to pollutants.
• D) Poor people lack access to routine medical treatment that would catch cancer early enough to treat effectively.
• E) Poor people aren't educated enough to follow the guidelines for avoiding cancer risk factors.

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