Which of the Following Statements About Sun Exposure Is FALSE

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sun exposure is FALSE?

• A) Sunburns during adulthood seem to be the most strongly associated with melanoma.
• B) The risk of cancer from sun exposure for basal and squamous cell cancer is cumulative.
• C) Certain regions of the world have higher risk of skin cancers due to equatorial positioning.
• D) The risk of cancer from sun exposure with melanoma appears to be related to timing and number of sunburns.

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Ampulla

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