### Question
How is the "greatest social need" defined?


### Answer
The term **greatest social need** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3002* as follows -

> the need caused by noneconomic factors, which include—


(A) physical and mental disabilities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER I-DECLARATION OF OBJECTIVES AND DEFINITIONS**

