The fastest-growing segment of the homeless population consists of which of the following groups?
a. alcoholics refusing treatment c. single males
b. mentally ill people d. families with children
D
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A Incorrect: Many individuals become homeless because of substnace abuse, but they are not the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
B Incorrect: Mental illness is one reason for homelesssness, but mentally ill people are not the fastest growing segment of the homeless population.
C Incorrect: In the past the homeless population primarily consisted of single males; however, this is not true today.
D Correct: Currently the fastest growing segment of the homeless consist of families with children, most commonly single mothers with two or three children.
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