A 40-year-old is diagnosed with skin cancer. It is explained that the most important risk factor for skin cancer is:
A) chronic exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
B) amount of sun exposure over age 50.
C) vitamin D deficiency.
D) living in equatorial regions where the sun is most intense.

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Chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds is the most significant risk factor for developing skin cancer.

A 40-Year-Old Is Diagnosed with Skin Cancer