Question

1. which person is most at risk for heat - related disease and death?

janelle, a middle - aged white woman in the south
mr. hamilton, an 80 - year - old black man
mrs. ramirez, who has only a window ac unit
randall, age 18, who exercises in the morning or evening

Explanation:

Older adults (especially those over 65) are at higher risk for heat - related issues as their bodies may have a harder time regulating temperature. Additionally, racial minorities may face additional socioeconomic and environmental factors that increase heat - related risks. Mr. Hamilton is an 80 - year - old Black man. Janelle is middle - aged (not in the high - risk age group for heat - related issues as much as the elderly). Mrs. Ramirez having a window AC unit may still provide some cooling (though not as effective as central AC in some cases, but not as high - risk as age and race factors). Randall, at 18, is in a lower - risk age group and exercises at times (morning/evening) when it is likely cooler.

Answer:

Mr. Hamilton, an 80 - year - old Black man.