Question

which is a benefit of quitting smoking?
○ decreased allergic reactions
○ increased risk of high blood pressure
○ increased asthma problems
○ decreased risk of blood clot formation

Explanation:

To determine the benefit of quitting smoking, we analyze each option:

• "Decreased allergic reactions": Smoking doesn't directly cause allergic reactions, so this isn't a typical benefit of quitting.
• "Increased risk of high blood pressure": Quitting smoking should decrease, not increase, the risk of high blood pressure, so this is incorrect.
• "Increased asthma problems": Quitting smoking improves asthma symptoms, so this is incorrect.
• "Decreased risk of blood clot formation": Smoking increases the risk of blood clots. Quitting reduces this risk, making it a valid benefit.

Answer:

D. decreased risk of blood clot formation