### Question
What does at-risk individuals mean?


### Answer
**At-risk individuals** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 300hh*:

> children, pregnant women, senior citizens and other individuals who have special needs in the event of a public health emergency, as determined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300hh*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXVI-NATIONAL ALL-HAZARDS PREPAREDNESS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES > Part A-National All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Planning, Coordinating, and Reporting**

