Which of the Following Groups Are Most Frequently Affected by Mental

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following groups are most frequently affected by mental illness?

• A)Lower income and younger Canadians
• B)Women and older Canadians
• C)Lower income and older Canadians
• D)Women and younger Canadians

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