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a cholera outbreak has occurred, and the culprit is contaminated drinking water. which controllable risk factors might have caused this outbreak? check all that apply. the unsanitary handling of human waste by nearby waterways. the genetic makeup of individuals reporting cholera - related symptoms. the significant difference in reported cases between males and females. the reduction in accessibility to regions that use filtered bottled water. the lack of access individuals with symptoms have to health clinics.

Explanation:

Contaminated drinking - water in a cholera outbreak can be caused by unsanitary handling of human waste near waterways as it can contaminate the water source. Reduced access to filtered bottled water means people may have to rely on contaminated water sources. Other factors like genetic makeup, gender - based case differences, and lack of access to health clinics are not direct causes of contaminated water.

Answer:

The unsanitary handling of human waste by nearby waterways.
The reduction in accessibility to regions that use filtered bottled water.