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Vulnerable Populations

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                             What are some of the determinants that make marginalized populations more at risk for chronic disease, substance use and mental illness?    Socioeconomic status : Lower income linked to poor health outcomes, as well as linked to increase in obesity. Low income and low education level are associated with lower health status.  Lower level of education in low and medium income countries have higher incidence of and mortality from cardiovascular disease (Rosengren et al, 2019).  Access to healthcare: Importance of having access to health care and resources needed to sustain a healthy lifestyle, maintain prevention, and manage disease. Variable access to health care based on race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, sexual orientation, disability status, gender identity, and residential location.                 ...
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Blog 2: Substance Use, Addiction and the Opioid Epidemic

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                                                               Examining the historical legacy of opioids on America provides several key insights into the current opioid epidemic:   ·        Medical use and overprescribing. Historically, opioids were believed to be safe for patients and non-addictive. Marking and promotion of the medication made it readily available and socially acceptable.  ·        Pharmaceutical influence and marking campaigns that were misleading consumers.   ·        Stigmatization around substance abuse disorder. This has shaped communities and societies into how they view people struggling with substance use.  ·        Policy response, focused on punitive measure...
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BLOG 1: Social Determinants of Health

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In the realm of healthcare, the focus has traditionally been on diagnosing and treating illnesses. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of social determinants of health (SDOH)—the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes of the population. For advanced practice nurses, understanding and addressing these determinants is crucial for providing appropriate and effective care.  The environment in which people are born, grow, live, work and age are considered to be the social determinants of health, and these factors play a significant role in their overall well being (Bravemen, 2022).  Non-medical factors that affect health outcomes:    Economic stability : income levels, jobs, and policies can impact access to nutritious food, healthcare, housing, and educational opportunities.  Education Access and Quality : This influences health literacy, which impacts a person's capabilities to navigate a health system, under...
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