European countries have less of a problem with chemical toxicity than the United States. How could this be so?
A. The United States can afford more chemical products to increase our life span and comfort.
B. The United States is more technologically advanced, with more new chemicals to help with health care.
C. The United States has more resources to purchase new chemical interventions for clinical problems.
D. Europe requires product manufacturers to prove that their products are safe, while the United States allows the sale of any product not demonstrated to be unsafe.
ANS: D
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