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Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"The rates of prostate cancer among first responders to the attacks on the Twin Trade Towers is higher than for onlookers.Something in the dust obviously causes prostate cancer."


Definitions:

Rotator Cuff

A group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, providing stability and allowing a wide range of movements.

Nucleus Pulposus

The gel-like center of an intervertebral disc which helps absorb shock and provide flexibility to the spine.

Medial Epicondyle

A bony protrusion on the inner side of the humerus where certain tendons of the forearm muscles attach.

Glenohumeral Joint

The ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder, allowing for a wide range of arm movements.

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