Developing Countries Are Said to Face Double Jeopardy for Environmental

question 33

Multiple Choice

Developing countries are said to face double jeopardy for environmental hazards because of the threats of

• A)physical disasters and traditional cultural practices.
• B)physical disasters and infectious disease.
• C)infectious disease and increased exposure to toxic chemicals.
• D)their dependence on farms for food and income.

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