Which populations are at greatest risk for disruption after a disaster? (Select all that apply.)
a. Single-parent families
b. Children
c. Substance abusers
d. Middle-class families
e. Young adults
ANS: A, B, C
Single-parent families, children, and substance abusers are all at greater risk for disruption after disaster than a middle-class family or young adults.
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