Given the epidemiological transition, who in the human population are most vulnerable to infectious diseases?
A) infants and young children, in poor and developing countries
B) infants and young children, in rich and developed countries
C) elders in rich and developed countries
D) middle-aged adults in rich and developing countries

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The epidemiological transition describes the shift from a pattern of high mortality due to infectious diseases to a pattern of high mortality due to chronic diseases. In poorer and developing countries, this transition has been slower, and infectious diseases still disproportionately affect infants and young children due to factors such as poor sanitation, malnutrition, and lack of access to healthcare. Therefore, option A is the most vulnerable population to infectious diseases.

Given the Epidemiological Transition, Who in the Human Population Are