Development of malignant melanoma is associated with which
of the following risk factors?
a) Individuals with a history of severe sunburn
Ultraviolet rays are strongly suspected as the etiology of malignant
melanoma.
b) African-American heritage
Fair-skinned, blue-eyed, light-haired people of Celtic or Scandinavian
origin are at higher risk for development of malignant melanoma.
c) People who tan easily
People who burn and do not tan are at risk for development of
malignant melanoma.
d) Elderly individuals residing in the Northeast
Elderly individuals who retire to the southwestern United States appear
to have a higher incidence of development of malignant melanoma.
of the following risk factors?
a) Individuals with a history of severe sunburn
Ultraviolet rays are strongly suspected as the etiology of malignant
melanoma.
b) African-American heritage
Fair-skinned, blue-eyed, light-haired people of Celtic or Scandinavian
origin are at higher risk for development of malignant melanoma.
c) People who tan easily
People who burn and do not tan are at risk for development of
malignant melanoma.
d) Elderly individuals residing in the Northeast
Elderly individuals who retire to the southwestern United States appear
to have a higher incidence of development of malignant melanoma.