Why Are the Poor and Minorities More Likely to Suffer

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why are the poor and minorities more likely to suffer health problems that result from exposure to pollution?

• A) They are disproportionately exposed to pollution.
• B) They are poorly educated about the risks of pollution.
• C) Slumlords are not required to maintain their properties at the same level as they would be in other communities.
• D) Members of these communities simply do not care about the dangers of pollution.

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