Why are environmental factors important to consider when assessing an individual’s health?

a. environmental factors are the sole cause of health related issues.
b. environmental factors are not important to consider, because they have no effect on an individual’s health.
c. some health risks are increased by heredity, which manifest under certain environmental conditions.
d. none of the above

c. Some health risks are increased by heredity, which manifest under certain environmental conditions.

Explanation:

Many abiotic factors (non-living factors) such as radiations, hazardous substances present in the environment such as air, water and soil may originate from the industries, mining practices, fossil fuels and landfills. Some of the substances are carcinogenic and mutagenic in nature. These are capable of affecting the genetic make up of the organism. The genetic variations or mutations occurs may transmit from the parent to the offsprings.

Therefore, on the basis of the above information, c. Some health risks are increased by heredity, which manifest under certain environmental conditions. is the correct option.

C:Some health risks are increased by heredity, which manifest under certain environmental conditions.

Explanation:

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b) solid

its a type of rock