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jazziefee

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on: Jul 12, 2018
The American Cancer Society estimates that what percentage of new cancer cases could have been prevented or detected earlier if patients knew their relative risk and took proactive measures, such as regular screenings?
 
  A) 25
  B) 50
  C) 75
  D) 100

Question 2

Knowing your own relative risk
 
  A) allows complete prevention of cancer.
  B) reveals no real preventable factors for developing cancer.
  C) allows you to take a proactive stance against cancer.
  D) provides no meaningful information.


reversalruiz

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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