Which factor places a client at risk for esophageal cancer?
a. High-stress occupation
b. Preference for high-fat foods
c. 20-pack-year smoking history
d. History of myocardial infarction
C
In the United States, the two most important factors for the development of esophageal cancer are tobacco use and alcohol ingestion. The other factors do not increase the risk for developing esophageal cancer.
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