The results of a study indicate that there is a strong positive correlation between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. Which of the following can be concluded from this study?
A) Smoking does not cause lung cancer.
B) The incidence of lung cancer in people who do not smoke is no lesser than that in those who do.
C) The more people smoke, the greater the risk of developing lung cancer.
D) People who do not smoke will never develop lung cancer.

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A strong positive correlation between cigarette smoking and lung cancer means that the more people smoke, the greater the risk of developing lung cancer. Therefore, choice C is the correct option. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they are not supported by the study's findings.

The Results of a Study Indicate That There Is a Strong