Vulnerable populations in terms of health care disparities include the economically disadvantaged and uninsured, the elderly, and people with chronic health conditions. Low-education status compounds the problem and leads to poorer outcomes than in people with the same disease but higher educational status. Significant disparities include namely risk factors relating to morbidity and mortality and access to healthcare. In the domain of physical health, the worst affected are people with chronic health conditions such as respiratory diseases and metabolic syndrome, including hyperlipidemia and diabetes, and resulting in heart diseases and hypertension. Vulnerable populations often experience accumulation of problems that are multiplied by poor health, yet the medical and non-medical needs of these populations are still underestimated. A significant number of vulnerable people with at least one chronic condition skip purchasing prescription drugs because of the costs involved. The most relevant risk factors that result in poor access to health care include low income and uninsured status, in combination with a lack of regular care. Chronic conditions such as dyslipidemia may not be particularly apparent now, yet represent a high risk of future disability (“Vulnerable Populations: Who Are They?”, 2006).