Asked by Tammara Bazor on May 07, 2024

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Which chronic disease would NOT likely be worsened by ozone in photochemical smog? 

A)  asthma 
B)  diabetes 
C)  bronchitis 
D)  emphysema

Photochemical Smog

A type of air pollution created when sunlight reacts with pollutants in the atmosphere, such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, producing a mixture of over a hundred different chemicals, often visible as a brownish haze.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, caused by the body's inability to produce or use insulin effectively.

  • Understand the health impacts of various air pollutants.
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Jennifer CantuMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Diabetes is not a respiratory disease and therefore would not be significantly affected by exposure to ozone in photochemical smog.