A number of children in the same neighborhood have developed illness related to an exposure to lead paint. Which of the three factors that form the epidemiologic triangle is responsible for this condition?

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An agent is responsible for causing a disease or infectious illness. Lead paint is a physical agent. Host factors are those specific to an individual or group. These can be either genetic or lifestyle factors. Environmental factors provide a setting for the host and include climatic conditions related to home and school. A lifestyle factor consists of food selections or exercise patterns. Lifestyle is a component of the host factor.

A Number of Children in the Same Neighborhood Have Developed