The Population That Has the Highest Overall Rate of Cancer-Related

question 22

Multiple Choice

The population that has the highest overall rate of cancer-related deaths is:

• A) Caucasians.
• B) African Americans.
• C) Hispanics and Latinos.
• D) Asians.

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Definitions:

Human Papillomavirus

A group of viruses that can cause warts on the skin and mucous membranes, and in some cases, lead to cancers such as cervical cancer.

Chlamydia

A common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic but treatable with antibiotics.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

A group of viruses that can cause warts on the body or lead to cancers such as cervical cancer.

Cervical Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.