Question 1

Which of the following lifestyle factors is ranked as the leading cause of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Tobacco use/smoking

Question 2

A 45-year-old man works in a factory where he is regularly exposed to asbestos. According to the study materials, which type of cancer is he at increased risk for due to this occupational exposure?

Accepted Answer

Lung cancer

Question 3

Which of the following statements about cancer risk factors is correct?

Accepted Answer

Radiation exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer.

Question 4

A person has a mutated BRCA1 gene. According to the materials, what is the most significant implication of this mutation?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of breast cancer

Question 5

Which of the following actions would most significantly reduce the risk of pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

Quitting tobacco use

Question 6

Which vaccine is most likely to decrease the risk of developing cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

HPV vaccine

Question 7

According to the materials, which of the following is NOT a significant social or environmental factor increasing cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

Genetic mutation

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the relationship between lifestyle and cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle factors can significantly increase or decrease cancer risk.

Question 9

A person consumes more than 30\% of their calories from alcohol. According to the materials, what is the most likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of several cancers, including liver and esophageal cancer

Question 10

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the combined effect of multiple cancer risk factors?

Accepted Answer

A person with a family history of cancer who also smokes and works with asbestos

Question 11

Which of the following is a correct application of the concept of 'carcinogen exposure'?

Accepted Answer

Working in an environment with high levels of UV radiation

Question 12

If $$5\% of $$all cancers are caused by inherited genetic mutations, what percentage of cancers are likely caused by other factors?

Accepted Answer

$$95\%$$

Question 13

Which of the following dietary habits is most likely to increase cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

Eating a diet high in processed meats

Question 14

A person is exposed to UV radiation daily due to their occupation. Which type of cancer are they most at risk for?

Accepted Answer

Skin cancer

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a biological factor that increases cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

Infection with HPV

Question 16

Which of the following best explains why health inequality is a social factor in cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

It leads to differences in access to healthcare and early detection.

Question 17

If a person wants to reduce their risk of cancer, which combination of actions would be most effective according to the materials?

Accepted Answer

Quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting alcohol consumption

Question 18

Which of the following is a misconception about cancer risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Having a mother or sister with breast cancer has no effect on your own risk.

Question 19

Which of the following is most likely to decrease the risk of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Quitting tobacco use

Question 20

A person is exposed to both occupational carcinogens and has a family history of cancer. According to the materials, what is the likely effect on their cancer risk?

Accepted Answer

Their risk is higher due to the combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Cancer Risk Factors: Lifestyle, Social, Environmental, Biological, and Genetic Influences

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