Which of the Following Statements About Parental Smoking Is True

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about parental smoking is true?

• A) Children are at risk for health problems when they live in homes in which a parent smokes.
• B) Most children and adolescents in the United States are exposed to tobacco smoke in their homes.
• C) Children exposed to tobacco smoke in their homes are not more likely to develop asthma than children in nonsmoking families.
• D) Parental smoking is the leading cause of death in young children in the United States.

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Definitions:

Denial

Denial refers to the refusal to accept the truth or reality of a situation or fact.

Justified

Considered to be right or reasonable, often in reference to actions, decisions, or beliefs.

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Unpaid Bribe

A bribe that has not been paid to the intended recipient, often resulting in failed corruption attempts or legal repercussions.