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anise

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Which one is correct?

1. Microchip insert causes health hazards to those who use it.
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2. Microchip insert causes health hazards for those who use it.

To cause something for someone or to cause something to someone?
 

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Both sentences require an article before "microchip". As "microchip insert" is a singular noun, it attracts a singular verb.

I wouldn't use "cause" at all. I'd use "is" and "for".
 

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I agree with emsr2d2. It doesn't make good sense to say 'cause a hazard'.

Use this: cause a problem for somebody/something
 
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