Practice Question
What is a risk factor for the development of lung cancer?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Air pollution
Rationale:
🟣 Air pollution introduces carcinogenic chemicals that damage lung tissue.
🟣 Exposure to second-hand smoke and environmental toxins increases lung cancer risk.
🟣 Long-term exposure to polluted air contributes to chronic inflammation, which predisposes to cancer.
🟣 Other listed options (BRCA1, sunburn, high altitude) are linked to different conditions, not lung cancer.
🟣 Reducing exposure to airborne carcinogens is a proven prevention method.
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