Cervical cancer is more likely to occur in women who have engaged in sexual activity at an early age, such as before age 16. This is because early sexual activity increases the risk of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which is a major risk factor for developing cervical cancer. HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection linked to the majority of cervical cancer cases.

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Cervical Cancer

Question 50

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Cervical cancer:

A) is the most common cancer in women.
B) is more likely to occur to women who engaged in sexual activity before age 16.
C) is less likely to occur if a woman has had multiple sexual partners.
D) is not related to HPV infection.

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