Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? A) Smoking B) Healthy diet C) Exposure to irritants D) Genetics
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which option is not considered a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among the provided choices. We will analyze each option to determine its relevance to COPD risk factors.
Answer
Healthy diet.
The final answer is a healthy diet.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a healthy diet.
More Information
COPD primarily results from exposure to harmful particles or gases, with smoking being the main risk factor. Genetic factors and exposure to irritants also contribute, making these all risk factors unlike a healthy diet which does not elevate the risk.
Sources
- COPD Causes and Risk Factors | American Lung Association - lung.org
- COPD - Causes and Risk Factors | NHLBI, NIH - nhlbi.nih.gov
- COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - MedlinePlus - medlineplus.gov
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