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What Is the Leading Risk Factor for the Development of COPD

Question 39

Question 39

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What is the leading risk factor for the development of COPD?


A) air pollution
B) α\alphaα 1-antitrypsin deficiency
C) cigarette smoking
D) second hand smoke

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