What is the impact of open garbage dumps on community health?

They improve community aesthetics

They serve as recreational areas

They attract pests and diseases

They enhance property values

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C. They attract pests and diseases

Solution:

Open garbage dumps attract pests like flies and rodents, leading to the spread of diseases within the community. This emphasizes the importance of proper waste management for health.

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