Between 1975 and 1990, lung cancer mortality among women increased much faster than among men. What factor(s) would most likely account for this increased cancer rate?

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The increased lung cancer mortality rate among women during this period is most likely due to an increase in smoking rates among women, as smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer.

Between 1975 and 1990, Lung Cancer Mortality Among Women Increased