Question: Suzanne developed lung cancer when she was sixty five. Some of her family members have had lung cancer. In addition, Suzanne was exposed to years of air pollution. Doctors believe that both of these factors contributed to her cancer. Which statement best explains why this scenario represents a multifactorial disease? The cancer was not inherited. The cancer was caused by pathogens. More than one factor caused the cancer. More than one person has had the cancer. Need Assignment Help?