Pesticide exposure can be linked to a variety of adverse health outcomes, including which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Increased risk of cancer
2. Endocrine abnormalities
3. Liver damage
4. Birth defects
5. Cardiovascular diseases
1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Pesticide exposure can be linked to a variety of adverse health outcomes, including an increased risk of cancer.
2. Pesticide exposure can be linked to a variety of adverse health outcomes, including endocrine abnormalities.
3. Pesticide exposure can be linked to a variety of adverse health outcomes, including liver damage.
4. Pesticide exposure can be linked to a variety of adverse health outcomes, including birth defects.
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