Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134183268
Author: Rebecca J. Donatelle
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 4PQ
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To discuss: cancer causing gas in the home
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Air pollutants are solid particles and liquids droplets in the air which can affect adversely to the ecosystems and cause effects to the humans. The major air pollutants are carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides and polycyclic
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Health: The Basics, The Mastering Health Edition (12th Edition)
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