In a two- to three-page critical thinking paper:
- Select one the following vulnerable populations:
- High-risk mothers and infants
- Chronically ill and disabled
- Persons living with HIV/AIDS
- Mentally Ill and Disabled
- Alcohol or Substance Abusers
- Suicide or Homicide Prone
- Abusing Families
- Homeless Persons
- Immigrants and Refugees
- Describe applicable variables related to vulnerability for the population
selected:- Age: – infants/children and oldest old are more vulnerable
- Gender- Chronic illness: Menare more likely to die of chronic
diseases/women are more likely to experiences more physical limitations due to
chronic illness - Race- Minority populations (African American, Hispanic, and Native American)
are much more likely to be in poor health than the majority populations
(Caucasians) - Income and education- More years of formal education and higher incomes are
directly associated with better health
- Analyze the effect of multiple variables on the population selected in terms
of morbidity, mortality, and health.
The paper must be a minimum of two pages in length (excluding the title and
reference pages) and utilize APA format. Include a minimum of 3 references, in
addition to the textbook, cited in APA format.
