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exposure to ultraviolet radiation greatly increases the risk of developing:
a glaucoma
b diabetes
c heart disease
d skin cancer
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to damage DNA in skin cells. Prolonged exposure can lead to mutations that cause uncontrolled cell growth, which is characteristic of skin cancer. Glaucoma is often related to eye pressure, diabetes has metabolic and genetic - hormonal factors, and heart disease is associated with factors like diet, cholesterol, and genetics, none of which are directly and primarily linked to UV radiation exposure like skin cancer.
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D. skin cancer