Question

Which is not correct about cancer risks?

a. excess body weight can contributes to cancer-related deaths.
b. high salt consumption can damage the lining of the stomach, paving the way for stomach cancer.
c. the more you drink, the lower your risk.
d. a diet high in red and/or processed meats can increase your risk for cancer?

Answer 1

The lifetime risk of developing cancer is a chance a person has over his or her lifetime and can be diagnose of having a cancer. In the scenario about the cancer risks, the answer would be c. the more you drink, the lower your risk is. The more alcohol one's drink does not mean it will lower one's risk of developing cancer.