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What happens when the concentration or amount of a hazard is increased?
The risk of disease increases
What is the effect of exposures to mixtures of hazards or several chemicals at the same time?
Synergistic or cumulative effects
What is an important factor in determining the likelihood of harm from workplace hazards?
The duration of exposure
What is the term for the interval between exposure to a hazard and the clinical appearance of disease?
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Which of the following increases the risk of disease after a latency period?
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What is the relationship between timing of exposure and exposure duration?
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What happens to the clearance of dusts that have entered the lungs in smokers?
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Why are elderly and young workers more susceptible to toxic substances?
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Why is sex an important consideration in occupational health?
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What is a concern for pregnant women exposed to toxins?
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Why is a worker's genetic make-up important to consider?
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Why is a worker's medical history important to consider?
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What may lead to continued anemia in a worker employed in a company using lead?
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Why should a worker diagnosed with a liver disease be closely monitored when working with solvents?
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What lifestyle factor can increase the chance of developing ill-effects from workplace hazards?
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What increases the risk of lung cancer in workers exposed to asbestos fibers?
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What increases the risk of hypertension in a worker with occupational stress?
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