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Mutations of this type are the most common cause of cancer, and when this occurs, it is called sporadic cancer. These mutations, initially affecting only a few cells in the body, damage the genes in these cells. Since these mutations are acquired, they do not pass from parents to children. Major factors contributing to acquired mutations include:

 Tobacco

 Ultraviolet (UV) radiation

 Viruses

 Age