Explain How Age Affects Gang Membership

question 11

Essay

Explain how age affects gang membership.

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Definitions:

Melanoma

A form of skin cancer originating in the melanocytes, the cells responsible for pigment production.

Pediculosis

The medical term for lice.

UV Radiation

Ultraviolet radiation; a type of energy emitted by the sun and artificial sources, which can cause skin damage, including sunburn and skin cancer.

Melanin

A pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes of humans and animals, responsible for coloration and protection against UV radiation.