Vulnerable groups and families often have multiple risk factors. An example of this is:
A) Smokers who use chewing tobacco as well as cigarettes
B) Substance abusers who test positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and who are homeless
C) Persons with limited access to care because they live in a rural area
D) New mothers needing information about baby and child care

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Substance abuse, HIV positivity, and homelessness are all risk factors that can compound each other, increasing the vulnerability of an individual or family. Limited access to care is a risk factor on its own, but it may not necessarily be compounded by other risk factors. New mothers needing information about baby and child care may also be vulnerable, but they may not have multiple risk factors. Smokers who use chewing tobacco may have a higher risk of certain health problems, but it is not an example of multiple risk factors causing vulnerability.

Vulnerable Groups and Families Often Have Multiple Risk Factors