Posted: August 16th, 2017
Which of the following statements accurately describes cancer of the esophagus?
a) Chronic irritation of the esophagus is a known risk factor.
In the United States, cancer of the esophagus has been associated with the ingestion of alcohol and the use of tobacco.
b) It is three times more common in women in the U.S. than men.
In the United States, carcinoma of the esophagus occurs more than three times as often in men as in women.
c) It is seen more frequently in Caucasians than in African Americans.
It is seen more frequently in African Americans than in Caucasians.
d) It usually occurs in the fourth decade of life.
It usually occurs in the fifth decade of life.
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