Which of the following statements about children and environmental hazards is correct?

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Because of the smaller size of children,they are exposed to higher doses of pesticide residues in the foods they eat and drink.Infants and young children drink more fluids per body weight than adults,and this increases the dose of contaminants in their drinking water,milk (hormones and antibiotics),and juices (particularly pesticides).Only a smal percentage of childhood cancers are associated with heredity.However,exposure to ionizing radiation increases the risk of childhood leukemia and posiibly other cancers.All of the causes of autism spectrum disorder are not currently known.Environmental factors are thought to be a possible cause,as are biologic and genetic factors.Asthma is common among children and the strongest risk factors are genetic factors and inhaled substances and particles that provoke an allergic reaction or irritate the airways.Indoor air quality is a growing concern because of the alarming rise in the incidence of asthma in the United States,particularly among children.

Which of the Following Statements About Children and Environmental Hazards