Which of the following represents the largest group of homeless adults?
a. Minorities
b. Disabled
c. Females
d. Males
ANS: D
Among all sheltered homeless adults, approximately 63% were men; 37% were women. Men were overrepresented compared with the general population. The sheltered homeless population is younger than the general population. Most homeless adults were between 31 and 61years of age; 22.1% were less than 18 years of age; and 3% were older than 62. In the general population, 16% were over age of 62. Minorities comprised 60% of the total sheltered population. More sheltered homeless people had disabilities than did members of the general population: 38.1% versus 15%.
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