According to the epidemiologic triangle, in order for a disease process to occur, three major components are needed. Which of the following would be an example of what is needed?
A) Pesticides, water, food
B) Lead, mercury, soil
C) Trichloroethylene, water, infants
D) Children under 12, elderly, temperature

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The three components needed according to the epidemiologic triangle are the host, agent, and environment. In this example, infants are the host, trichloroethylene is the agent, and water is the environment. Pesticides, lead, mercury, soil, children under 12, elderly, and temperature do not fit the criteria for the three components of the triangle.

According to the Epidemiologic Triangle, in Order for a Disease