Vulnerable Population – Haitian immigrants

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.