By quitting smoking, one can reduce one's risk of having cancer_________.
A) to rates below that of individuals who never smoked
B) to lower rates but not to rates as low as that of someone who never smoked
C) is undetermined due to the fact that all of the research is correlational
D) to rates equal to that of individuals who never smoked

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Quitting smoking can greatly reduce one's risk of cancer, but it may not entirely eliminate the risk. The risk may still be higher than someone who never smoked. Studies have shown that the longer a person stays quit, the lower their risk becomes. However, there is no evidence that quitting smoking can completely eliminate the risk of cancer.

By Quitting Smoking, One Can Reduce One's Risk of Having