Children May Be More Vulnerable to Environmental Exposures Than Adults

Children may be more vulnerable to environmental exposures than adults. There are several factors that increase children's vulnerability. Which factors should the healthcare provider prioritize when children are involved? (Select all that apply.)

A) Their body systems are still rapidly developing
B) They eat less, drink less, and breathe more in proportion to their body size than do adults
C) Their bodies may be less able to break down and excrete contaminants
D) Their behaviors can expose them to more contaminants
E) Their breathing zone is further from the ground