You visit a small village during a trip to Haiti. While there, you learn that a large number of villagers suffer from respiratory problems. Which of the following is the best explanation for this phenomenon?

A) The villagers are exposed to a great deal of air pollution from urban traffic.
B) The villagers are allergic to your body spray.
C) Many of the villagers have had malaria, and lung damage is a permanent effect of the disease.
D) The villagers are exposed to a great deal of air pollution from fuels used for cooking.


D

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