Which of the following lists the most common risk factors associated with both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and breast cancer? (A) Ethnicity, gender, lack of physical activity (B) Family history, smoking, low sugar intake (C) Family history, obesity, lack of physical activity (D) Ethnicity, high fat diet, early onset of menstruation - HSC - SSCE Personal Development and Physical Education - Question 13 - 2016 - Paper 1

We will analyze each given option:

• (A) Ethnicity, gender, lack of physical activity: While ethnicity and lack of physical activity can be risk factors, gender is not a common risk factor for CVD and breast cancer combined.

• (B) Family history, smoking, low sugar intake: Family history is relevant, but smoking is more so linked to respiratory diseases, and low sugar intake is not a recognized risk factor.

• (C) Family history, obesity, lack of physical activity: This option includes important factors like family history, which is common for both CVD and breast cancer, along with obesity and physical inactivity.

• (D) Ethnicity, high fat diet, early onset of menstruation: Ethnicity is a factor, but the high fat diet is more relevant to heart disease than breast cancer, and early menstruation correlates more with other breast-related risks.

Considering the analysis, the best option is (C) Family history, obesity, lack of physical activity, as these factors are significant risk factors for both cardiovascular disease and breast cancer.