After a disaster, special care must be taken in which population(s)?
A)Men and women
B)Children and the elderly
C)Teachers and construction workers
D)No special care is given to any particular group

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Children and elderly people may need special care after a natural disaster. Children experience the same reactions as adults, but they lack experience, vocabulary, and conceptual ability to deal with the situation. In the elderly, a natural disaster can increase the feeling of loss, can further exacerbate feeling socially isolated, and can increase feelings of depression and inability to effect positive change in their lives.

After a Disaster, Special Care Must Be Taken in Which