Which of these statements related to cancer risk is FALSE?
a. Exposure to coal tar constitutes a risk factor for lung cancer.
b. Melanoma can develop with even limited exposure to ultraviolet rays.
c. Smokeless tobacco poses less risk for cancer than cigarettes.
d. Heavy alcohol consumption primarily in-creases risk for lung cancer.
D
Use of tobacco products can result in cancer of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx, and larynx; smoking cigarettes, pipes, or cigars can also cause cancer of the lung, pancreas, uterus, cervix, kidney, and bladder. Extensive alcohol use can lead to cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and liver; alcohol used in combination with tobacco increases the risk for oral and esophageal cancers. Exposure to sunlight, even for a limited time period, can cause skin cancers such as melanoma.
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