Which medical condition was common among child chimney sweeps due to constant exposure to soot?
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Correct answer: Chimney sweep's cancer (Percivall Pott's disease)
Chimney sweeping was one of the most hazardous jobs for children, leading to chronic respiratory issues and a specific form of cancer. It was one of the first industrial occupations to be linked directly to carcinogenic environmental exposure.
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