A nursing student is fascinated by environmental epidemiology and is considering advanced training in this field. Which response would be most accurate for the student to provide when explaining what this field involves?
A) Focuses on the amount of a contaminant that is absorbed into the body
B) Involves monitoring the results of medical tests to determine whether a person has been exposed to a contaminant
C) Focuses on the incidence and prevalence of disease or illness in a population from exposures in their environments
D) Involves monitoring the number of adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biologic agents on people, animals, and the environment
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