Which Is a Characteristic of a Vulnerable Population

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which is a characteristic of a vulnerable population?

• A) Have worse health outcomes and an increased sensitivity to risk factors than the general population
• B) Have a single risk factor but experience worse health outcomes than the general population
• C) Have multiple risk factors but equal health outcomes than the general population
• D) Have worse outcomes with better access to health care than the general population

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Definitions:

Anatomically Modern Humans

Homo sapiens exhibiting physical characteristics similar to those of human populations today, dating back approximately 200,000 years ago.

East Africa

A region of Africa that includes countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi, known for its diverse ecosystems and rich cultural heritage.

Neander Valley

A region in Germany where the first Neanderthal fossils were discovered, giving the species its name.

Live Birth

Live birth refers to the process of giving birth to young that have developed inside the body, rather than being hatched from eggs externally.