Which of the following is most likely to live in poverty?
a. Those who work in high-risk jobs
b. Those who have adequate nutrition
c. Those who effectively manage stress
d. Those who live in single family homes
ANS: A
People who are poor are more likely to live in hazardous environments that are overcrowded and have inadequate sanitation, work in high-risk jobs, have less nutritious diets, and have multiple stressors.
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