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Which of the following is a predisposing factor for cancer of the tongue?
Suggested Answer: A
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Tobacco use is a predisposing factor for cancer of the tongue; the other choices are not.Reduction of Risk
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12 comments · newest first
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Aleta
3 months ago
Definitely A) tobacco use. Sun exposure is more for skin cancer, right?
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Ayesha
3 months ago
Agreed, tobacco is a big risk. Obesity seems less relevant here.
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Tamekia
3 months ago
I think A) tobacco use is the main factor. It's well-known.
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Darnell
3 months ago
I disagree, I think tobacco is the main culprit here.
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Scot
3 months ago
Eating sweets? That seems a stretch.
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Kallie
4 months ago
Wait, sun exposure? Really? That’s surprising!
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Della
5 months ago
I thought obesity was a risk too, but not for tongue cancer?
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Rolland
5 months ago
A) tobacco use is definitely a big factor.
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Luann
6 months ago
Eating sweets seems too vague to be a direct factor, but I guess it could contribute to overall health issues.
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Leota
6 months ago
I feel like sun exposure was mentioned in a similar question, but I thought it was more related to skin cancer.
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Marisha
6 months ago
I remember discussing obesity in relation to cancer, but I can't recall if it specifically affects the tongue.
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Vinnie
6 months ago
I think tobacco use is definitely a predisposing factor for tongue cancer, but I'm not entirely sure about the others.