Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the high mortality rates among Russian men?
A)excessive consumption of alcohol
B)exposure to radiation from Soviet-era nuclear waste which was improperly disposed
C)high rate of tobacco use
D)less financial resources for health expenditures as compared to the Soviet era
E)cardiovascular disease resulting from high-fat diets and physical inactivity

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Exposure to radiation from Soviet-era nuclear waste, while a concern, is not widely cited as a primary contributing factor to the high mortality rates among Russian men compared to the other options listed. Factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, high tobacco use, reduced health expenditures, and lifestyle-related diseases like cardiovascular disease are more directly linked to the high mortality rates.

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