Which of the Following Statements About Children and Environmental Hazards

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about children and environmental hazards is correct?

• A)The prevalence of autism is directly related to the increase in environmental toxins.
• B)Children are more susceptible to environmental toxins because of their smaller size.
• C)The prevalence of asthma among children has been decreasing.
• D)Children are more susceptible to cancer if they have a family history of the disease.

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