Which of the Following Contributes to the Common Types of Respiratory

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributes to the common types of respiratory diseases for which firefighters are at risk?

• A) Heat stress
• B) Psychological stress
• C) Exposure to smoke and chemicals
• D) Exposure to long, irregular work hours

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