Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with the development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in parts of Asia and Africa? A) Obesity B) Hepatitis B C) Male Gender D) Fam... Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with the development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in parts of Asia and Africa? A) Obesity B) Hepatitis B C) Male Gender D) Family History
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which option is not considered a risk factor for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in certain regions. This requires an understanding of medical risk factors related to the disease.
Answer
Obesity
The final answer is Obesity.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Obesity.
More Information
In parts of Asia and Africa, the most significant risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) include chronic infection with hepatitis B virus, male gender, and family history. While obesity is a risk factor for HCC in general, it is not as prominently associated with the development of HCC in these regions compared to the other factors.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume all global risk factors apply equally across different regions. Specific regional factors like hepatitis B prevalence must be considered.
Sources
- Epidemiology of Viral Hepatitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- A global view of hepatocellular carcinoma: trends, risk, prevention - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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