Which of the Following Statements About Children and Environmental Hazards

question 6

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 incidence 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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