A family is defined as:
a. At least one parent in a household with one or more children
b. Two or more individuals who share bonds and emotional closeness and who consider themselves a family
c. A husband and wife with at least one child
d. Several individuals related by marriage or blood who make up a single household and share financial resources
ANS: B
The U.S. Census Bureau definition of family (two or more people who reside together and who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption) is useful for statistical purposes, but is limited when assessing a family for health purposes. A broader definition considers a family as "two or more people who live in the same household, share a common emotional bond, and perform certain interrelated social tasks."
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