Which of the Following Statements About Children's Exposure to Smoking

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about children's exposure to smoking is correct?

• A)Smoking is a preventable cause of childhood illness and death.
• B)Passive exposure to tobacco smoke increases the risk of contracting a number of medical problems,including bronchitis,and asthma.
• C)Passive exposure to smoke may lead to cancer in adulthood.
• D)All of these are true.

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