Which of the following statements about children and
environmental hazards is correct?
a. The prevalence of autism is directly related to the increase in
environmental toxins.
b. Children are more susceptible to environmental toxins because of
their smaller size.
c. The prevalence of asthma among children has been
decreasing.
d. Children are more susceptible to cancer if they have a family
history of the disease
(a). The prevalence of autism is directly related to the increase in environmental toxins.
Explanation :-
We know that genetics strongly influence the risk for developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, genetics alone do not account for all instances of autism. For good reason, the increasing prevalence of autism has generated great interest in the potential involvement of toxins in our environment. For example, prenatal exposure to the chemicals thalidomide and valproic acid has been linked to increased risk of autism.
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