What is the main cause of emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer?
smoking
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A) applying direct pressure. B) direct ice application. C) applying a tourniquet. D) using a pressure dressing.
Physical safeguards are measures put in place to control or limit physical access to protected data
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.