Policy makers were particularly slow to respond to ______ in the United States because those in high-risk groups were comparatively powerless and were labeled as such.
A) the influenza epidemic
B) breast cancer
C) the AIDS crisis
D) pancreatic cancer

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The AIDS crisis saw a slow response from policymakers, in part because it initially affected groups that were marginalized and had less power, such as the gay community, drug users, and sex workers. These groups were stigmatized, which contributed to the delayed response.

Policy Makers Were Particularly Slow to Respond to ______ in the United