Approximately 75 percent of cancers in the aging population are the result of
A) inadequate diets.
B) chemical exposures.
C) environmental factors.
D) both A and B
E) both B and C

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Environmental factors such as chemical exposures (B) contribute to the development of cancer in the aging population (75%), as well as other factors like lifestyle choices, genetic predisposition, and chronic inflammation. Diet (A) can also play a role in cancer development, however, it is not the main contributor in this case. Therefore, option E (both B and C) is the best choice as it includes the most significant factors.

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