Social Determinants of Health / Vulnerable Populations

Write 275 (or more ) words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. You are required to use 1 scholarly resource in addition to your textbook (Population & Community Health Nursing by Clark). Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Identify the vulnerable population in your community (San Bernardino) that will be the focus of your Unit 3 IP. Provide a description of the vulnerable population and available resources, including the following:

Demographics of the vulnerable population
Social determinants that create the vulnerable status
Community resources and services to assist this population

Potential Resources:
Veterans Affairs – Public Health
National Network of Libraries of Medicine
HealthyPeople.gov