Vulnerable Populations
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. ...