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Causes of Cluster Lung Cancer Incidences in Families

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You are interested in determining whether or not there is a genetic predisposition to lung cancer. Provide at least five reasons why lung cancer might cluster in a family for non-genetic reasons.

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5 reasons why lung cancer may cluster in families. All reasons are unrelated to genetic disposition or causes.

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