When assessing a vulnerable population's relative risk, which would the community health nurse identify most likely as contributing to this risk?

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Relative risk refers to exposure to risk factors identified by a substantial body of research as lifestyle, behaviors, and choices (e.g., diet, exercise, use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs, sexual behaviors); use of health screening services (e.g., immunizations, health promotion, use of seat belts); and stressful events (e.g., crime, violence, abuse, firearm use). A well-balanced diet, up-to-date immunizations, and use of seat belts would reduce one's risk, whereas exposure to abuse may increase the risk. Enabling factors relate to the Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations and not to the relative risk.

When Assessing a Vulnerable Population's Relative Risk, Which Would the Community