The most common cause of cutaneous melanoma is
A) relatively short exposure to high intensity sunlight.
B) prolonged exposure to low intensity sunlight.
C) occasional exposure to X-rays.
D) exposure to background radiation.
E) exposure to mutagenic chemicals.

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Cutaneous melanoma is most commonly caused by relatively short exposure to high intensity sunlight, such as sunburns, which can damage the DNA in skin cells and lead to cancer.

The Most Common Cause of Cutaneous Melanoma Is