A water test recently revealed arsenic levels above 200 mcg/L. Which of the following cancers would be most likely to develop in those who consistently drank the water?
a. Liver
b. Skin
c. Colon
d. Kidney
ANS: B
Evidence indicates an increased risk of bladder, skin, and lung cancers following consumption of water with high levels of arsenic. Evidence for cancers of the liver, colon, and kidney is weaker following consumption of water with high levels of arsenic.
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