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HMS, HAG 2020 HSC 9 MC

Which risk factor contributes to the leading cause of cancer death in males in Australia?

  1. High-fat diet
  2. Tobacco smoking
  3. Physical inactivity
  4. High blood pressure
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Tobacco smoking is the major risk factor for lung cancer.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: High-fat diet linked to bowel cancer not lung cancer.
  • C is incorrect: Physical inactivity increases various cancers but not leading cause.
  • D is incorrect: High blood pressure linked to cardiovascular disease not cancer.

Filed Under: Chronic Conditions, Diseases and Injury Tagged With: Band 4, smc-5477-10-Cancer trends

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