A 40-year-old female is diagnosed with skin cancer. Her physician explains that the most important risk factor for skin cancer is:
A) amount of direct sun exposure at a young age.
B) amount of sun exposure over age 50.
C) lifetime amount of sun exposure.
D) living in equatorial regions where the sun is most intense.

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Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, particularly during childhood and adolescence, is a significant risk factor for developing skin cancer later in life.

A 40-Year-Old Female Is Diagnosed with Skin Cancer