Which health issue is chronic exposure to X‑rays linked to in men?

• A. Congenital health problems
• B. Urinary tract infections
• C. Radiation exposure
• D. Sexually transmitted diseases

Answer: (C)

Chronic exposure to X-rays means a sustained intake of ionizing radiation. The health issue most directly linked to that exposure is the risk people accumulate from radiation itself, since X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation that can damage cells and DNA over time. This accumulated dose raises the likelihood of adverse effects such as cancer and genetic mutations, which is why naming radiation exposure as the linked health issue makes the most sense.

The other options don’t fit this context: congenital health problems are typically connected to exposures around conception or during pregnancy, while urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases are infectious conditions unrelated to radiation exposure from X-rays.