All of the following are likely consequences of indoor air pollution EXCEPT an increase in

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The prompt asks: 'All of the following are likely consequences of indoor air pollution EXCEPT an increase in'.
First, I note that the provided data lacks the list of answer options. Without the explicit options, I can only reason about typical indoor air pollution outcomes and why skin cancer would not usually be among the most likely consequences.
Consider common consequences of indoor air pollution: exposure to pollutants can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat; exacerbate or trigger asthma and other respiratory conditions; contribute to headaches or dizziness; worsen cardiovascular problems in vulnerable individuals; and, with certain pollutants (such as radon or tobacco smoke), increase long-term cancer risk, most notably lung cancer. These effects arise from inhalation and direct interaction with respiratory and cardiovascular systems, and they are well-documented in environmental health.
Now, why skin cancer is unlikely to be a likely consequence of indoor air pollution: skin cancer is primarily linked to UV exposure from sunlight and, to a lesser extent, certain chemical exposures or genetic factors. While some indoor pollutants can affect the skin (e.g., irritants or allergens can cause dermatitis or irritation), skin cancer itself is not a typical or direct outcome of indoor air pollutants. The pathway from inhaled pollutants to skin cancer is not supported by standard toxicology or epidemiology, unlike the stronger associations seen with respiratory or cardiovascular endpoints.
If we imagine potential answer choices, options such as increased respiratory irritation, worsened asthma symptoms, headaches or dizziness, and heightened cardiovascular strain would align with established indoor air pollution effects. An option claiming an increased risk of skin cancer would be the outlier, since that specific cancer outcome is not commonly tied to indoor air exposure in the same direct way.
In summary, given the typical spectrum of indoor air pollution consequences, skin cancer would stand out as an unlikely or EXCEPT-identified outcome, whereas the other plausible options would correspond to established inhalation-related health effects.

AP Environmental Science-Hendricks-T2-2025 APES Unit 7 Exam MC

All of the following are likely consequences of indoor air pollution EXCEPT an increase in

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