HMS, HAG 2019 HSC 19 MC

Which row of the table shows the risk factors and protective factors for the second-highest leading cause of cancer deaths for females in Australia in 2016?

	Risk factors	Protective factors
A.	Constipation, high-fat diet	Not smoking, consume foods high in fibre
B.	Alcohol consumption, family history	Regular physical activity, avoid weight gain
C.	Excessive exposure to sunlight, fair skin	Apply sunscreen, wear SPF clothing
D.	Smoking, exposure to occupational radiation	Not smoking, wear personal protective equipment

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\(B\)

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B is correct: Breast cancer is second-highest female cancer death; alcohol and family history are key risks.

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A is incorrect: These factors relate to colorectal cancer, not second-highest cause.
C is incorrect: Skin cancer factors don’t match second-highest female cancer mortality.
D is incorrect: Lung cancer factors match highest, not second-highest female cancer deaths.

♦♦ Mean mark 29%.