Which of the following groups of people disproportionately represents the homeless population?
a. African Americans c. Hispanics
b. Caucasians d. Asians
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A Correct: The homeless population is disproportionately represented by African Americans. Chronic and peristant multigenerational poverty is the primary driving force resulting in this group's homelessness.
B Incorrect: Caucasian's poverty rate is the lowest among these racial and ethnic groups.
C Incorrect: Hispanics poverty rate at 21.5% as compared to 25.3% to the African American group is the second most likely racial/ethnic group to be affected by homelessness.
D Incorrect: Asian population like the Caucasian population is 50% or more lesss likely to be entrapped in a chronic, persistent cycle of poverty.
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