Question

which of the following people are at high risk for healthcare issues? check all that apply
a woman who is 20 weeks pregnant
a college volleyball player
a 45 - year - old man being treated for colon cancer
an 80 - year - old person living in a long - term care facility
a 2 - year - old child

Explanation:

• A woman who is 20 weeks pregnant: Pregnant women have altered immune responses and physiological changes, increasing susceptibility to infectious diseases like hand - foot - mouth disease (though the main at - risk group for HFMD is children, pregnant women can also be at some risk due to immune modulation).
• A college volleyball player: Close contact in sports settings can facilitate the spread of the virus causing HFMD, so athletes in close - contact sports are at higher risk.
• A 45 - year - old man being treated for colon cancer: Cancer treatment (chemotherapy, etc.) suppresses the immune system, making the individual more vulnerable to infections, including HFMD.
• An 80 - year - old person living in a long - term care facility: Elderly individuals, especially those in long - term care with potential immune senescence and close living quarters (facilitating virus spread), are at higher risk.
• A 2 - year - old child: Children under 5, especially toddlers, are the primary age group at high risk for HFMD due to immature immune systems and high exposure in daycare/play settings.

Answer:

A. A woman who is 20 weeks pregnant
B. A college volleyball player
C. A 45 - year - old man being treated for colon cancer
D. An 80 - year - old person living in a long - term care facility
E. A 2 - year - old child