Codes Located in Slanted Brackets [ ] Indicate That the Code

question 19

Multiple Choice

Codes located in slanted brackets [ ] indicate that the code _______.

• A) must be assigned as a secondary code
• B) must be assigned as principal
• C) is optional
• D) was replaced with the code not in brackets

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Definitions:

Disadvantaged

Referring to individuals or groups facing social, economic, or physical challenges that impede their ability to compete equally in society.

Industrial Pollution

The release of pollutants into the environment resulting from manufacturing and industrial activities, which can harm ecosystems and human health.

Ultraviolet Radiation

is a form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and damage to living organisms.

Ozone

A molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, known for its protective layer in the Earth's stratosphere against harmful ultraviolet radiation.