Which medical conditions can be linked to decreases in environmental quality? (Select all that apply.)
a. Chronic respiratory diseases
b. Allergies
c. Cancers
d. Mental illness
e. Inflammatory bowel disease
ANS: A, B, C
Correct
Chronic respiratory ailments, allergies, and cancers of all types have been linked to deterioration in the environment.
Incorrect
Mental illness and inflammatory bowel disease have not been linked to changes in the environment.
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