Vulnerable population groups are those who, in comparison with the population as a whole
1. Are more sensitive to risk factors and have worse health outcomes
2. Have a single risk factor but experience worse health outcomes
3. Have multiple risk factors but equal health outcomes
4. Have worse outcomes with better access to health care
ANS: 1
Vulnerable population groups are more sensitive to risk factors and have worse health outcomes.
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