DB FOR DTUDENT HOLLY Many variables exist that could create a vulnerable population. Vulnerable populations are subsets of people from the larger community who experience disparities in health and healthcare due to racial, ethnic, economic, and chronic health conditions (Joszt, 2020). Additionally, social issues such as disability, homelessness, geographical location, sexual orientation, extreme youth, and older age are all factors that create sensitivity towards healthcare disparity (Joszt, 2020). Being part of a vulnerable population can mean many things, but it can also mean that one is part of a group that faces discrimination and reduced access to care in healthcare. One thing a public health nurse could do to serve vulnerable populations better is to seek out federal grants that would assist in providing the needed care (grants.gov). To better serve these populations, public health nurses should first educate themselves about the available services for those populations; that way, they can inform others. One of the more significant barriers vulnerable populations face in receiving adequate healthcare is their economic status. The working poor and the uninsured often delay or neglect seeking medical care entirely (Duquesne University, 2020). Replacing the existing economic model with one that facilitates care for those that aren’t financially able to cover the costs would ultimately lead to improved health and the enhanced ability of those from vulnerable populations to return to work. I think the vulnerable populations of the United States could be better served by being given preventative education, awarded grants that would enable the facilitation of care, and receive improved medical coverage. These three actions could theoretically place those from vulnerable populations in a position to rise above that status and live healthier lives. DB FOR STUDENT BUKOLA Vulnerable Populations  The vulnerable populations refer to the individuals having a higher likelihood of facing difficulties as far as health statuses are concerned; they have limited access to resources to take care of themselves compared to other members of the society. Generally, the low resilience of the vulnerable populations to health risks is exacerbated by poverty and the limited access to social, physical, and environmental resources that they require to enjoy the same level of quality of life as other demographics in the society (Palley, 2016). Additionally, vulnerable populations such as teen mothers and migrant workers are more susceptible to various health risks because of their low levels of education, illiteracy, and low-level skills. These factors prevent them from gaining access to the economic opportunities and income necessary to maintain health and well-being. The literature has also discovered that one of the reasons for the high sensitivity of the vulnerable population to health risks is their separation from core elements of society, such as the high r ...

1. DB FOR DTUDENT HOLLY
Many variables exist that could create a vulnerable population.
Vulnerable populations are subsets of people from the larger
community who experience disparities in health and healthcare
due to racial, ethnic, economic, and chronic health conditions
(Joszt, 2020). Additionally, social issues such as disability,
homelessness, geographical location, sexual orientation,
extreme youth, and older age are all factors that create
sensitivity towards healthcare disparity (Joszt, 2020). Being
part of a vulnerable population can mean many things, but it can
also mean that one is part of a group that faces discrimination
and reduced access to care in healthcare.
One thing a public health nurse could do to serve vulnerable
populations better is to seek out federal grants that would assist
in providing the needed care (grants.gov). To better serve these
populations, public health nurses should first educate
themselves about the available services for those populations;
that way, they can inform others. One of the more significant
barriers vulnerable populations face in receiving adequate
healthcare is their economic status. The working poor and the
uninsured often delay or neglect seeking medical care entirely
(Duquesne University, 2020). Replacing the existing economic
model with one that facilitates care for those that aren’t
financially able to cover the costs would ultimately lead to
improved health and the enhanced ability of those from
vulnerable populations to return to work.
I think the vulnerable populations of the United States could be
better served by being given preventative education, awarded
grants that would enable the facilitation of care, and receive
improved medical coverage. These three actions could
theoretically place those from vulnerable populations in a
position to rise above that status and live healthier lives.

2. DB FOR STUDENT BUKOLA
Vulnerable Populations
The vulnerable populations refer to the individuals having
a higher likelihood of facing difficulties as far as health
statuses are concerned; they have limited access to resources to
take care of themselves compared to other members of the
society. Generally, the low resilience of the vulnerable
populations to health risks is exacerbated by poverty and the
limited access to social, physical, and environmental resources
that they require to enjoy the same level of quality of life as
other demographics in the society (Palley, 2016). Additionally,
vulnerable populations such as teen mothers and migrant
workers are more susceptible to various health risks because of
their low levels of education, illiteracy, and low -level skills.
These factors prevent them from gaining access to the economic
opportunities and income necessary to maintain health and well-
being. The literature has also discovered that one of the reasons
for the high sensitivity of the vulnerable population to health
risks is their separation from core elements of society, such as
the high rate of disenfranchisement of homeless people as well
as prisoners from utilizing some of the public health resources
available to all citizens. As a result, because of poverty, local
social, economic, and environmental resources, including the
high illiteracy, vulnerable populations do not have access to
healthcare resources that could enhance their health condition
and quality of life.
Strategies to Facilitate Healthful outcomes
The existence of these variables that expose vulnerable
populations to health risks has raised the demand for public
health nurses to advocate for policies and programs that remove
inequities between this population and more resilient groups. A
further way that public health nurses can contribute to
improving health outcomes in vulnerable groups is through the
provision of culturally competent care services that include
tools and resources for encouraging healthy behaviors and
participating in health promotion activities (Peek, 2017). A

3. good example would be giving language assistance to
immigrants and migrant workers when they are on a visit to the
therapeutic environment. The bottom line is that nursing
practitioners can use advocacy and culturally competent service
delivery as strategies for improving the health status of
disadvantaged groups in their care.