Which of the Following Was a Factor in Triggering the Passage

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a factor in triggering the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act:

• A) deaths in the Spanish-American War from impure food
• B) publication of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring
• C) deaths in the Civil War from impure food
• D) deaths in WWII from impure drugs
• E) all of the other specific choices are correct

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Definitions:

Outcome

The result or effect of an action, situation, or event, typically in the context of healthcare or research.

Gravida

An alphanumeric (G1, G2, G3, etc.) that indicates how many times a woman has been pregnant in her life.

Pregnant

The condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus, typically lasting about 40 weeks from the last menstrual period to childbirth.

Excessive Weight

A condition characterized by carrying more body fat than is healthy, often calculated using the body mass index (BMI).