Which of These Is the Strongest Inherent Risk Factor for Cancer

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the strongest inherent risk factor for cancer?

• A) advancing age
• B) ethnic background
• C) gender
• D) family history

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Definitions:

European American

An American citizen or resident who is of European descent.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as periods of depressive symptoms that are not severe enough to qualify as major depressive episodes.

Hypomanic Symptoms

Characteristics of hypomania, including elevated mood, increased activity or energy levels, and often excessive risk-taking, without the severity of full mania.

Mild Depressive Symptoms

Less severe forms of depressive symptoms that may include sadness, irritability, or fatigue, but do not fully meet the criteria for major depression.