Which of these persons would be at greatest risk for developing skin cancer?
a. a fair-skinned female who has multiple nevi
b. a male with a family history of the disease
c. a female with freckles or birthmarks
d. a male who vacations at the beach once a year
A
The risk factors for developing skin cancer include excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation; fair complexion; working with tar, coal, pitch, or creosote; and multiple or atypical nevi. Heredity links have not been established as a risk factor for skin cancer.
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