Which of the following groups has the highest rate of poverty?

1. Children
2. Teenagers
3. Women
4. Elderly


ANS: 1
The 2000 poverty rate was 16.2% for children.

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family violence is best explained as a. awareness protects one's own mental health. b. strong negative feelings interfere with assessment and judgment. c. strong positive feelings lead to underinvolvement with the victim. d. positive feelings promote the development of sympathy for clients.

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Which blood pressure has a pulse pressure within normal limits? Choose all that apply

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