In large metropolitan areas, clients who suffer from asthma will be affected by:
A) air pollution.
B) noise pollution.
C) radiation.
D) asbestos contamination.
Ans: A
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Air pollution increases the risk for, and severity of, respiratory problems such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.
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