### Question
How is the "at-risk individuals" defined?


### Answer
The term **at-risk individuals** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 300hh* as follows -

> children, pregnant women, senior citizens and other individuals who have access or functional 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**

