Asked by Ky’Ree Tihoe on May 07, 2024
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Skin cancer is more common among
A) dark-skinned people.
B) light-skinned people.
C) light-skinned people who avoid the sun.
D) people in Europe rather than people in the United States.
Skin Cancer
A form of cancer that begins in the cells of the skin, often due to overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
Light-Skinned People
Individuals characterized by having a paler or lighter pigmentation of the skin, often due to genetic heritage and geographical origins.
- Understand the particular hazards linked to behaviors like indoor tanning and HPV exposure that increase cancer risk.
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Kasandra JaramilloMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Skin cancer is more common among light-skinned people because they have less melanin, which is the pigment that protects the skin from the sun's harmful UV rays. Dark-skinned people have more melanin, which provides a natural protection against sun damage. Avoiding the sun can reduce the risk of skin cancer, but light-skinned people are still at a higher risk even if they stay out of the sun. There is no evidence to suggest that skin cancer is more common in Europe compared to the United States.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the particular hazards linked to behaviors like indoor tanning and HPV exposure that increase cancer risk.
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