Which person is at highest risk of developing a cutaneous carcinoma?
A)A light-complexioned man age 52 who goes to the beach on summer weekends and does not use sunblock because he likes to be tan
B)An eighty-year-old who spends most of her time indoors
C)A twenty-two-year-old college student who is outdoors often and uses sunblock
D)A black woman who spends most of her time in her office

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Cutaneous carcinomas (skin cancers) are primarily caused by UV radiation exposure. The highest risk factors are fair skin, sun exposure, and a history of sunburns. Therefore, the light-complexioned man who frequently exposes himself to the sun without protection is at the highest risk. The elderly woman who spends most of her time indoors and the black woman who spends most of her time inside are at lower risk, and the college student who uses sunblock can reduce their risk by protecting their skin.

Which Person Is at Highest Risk of Developing a Cutaneous