Describe An Example Of One Of These Groups In The United States Or From Another
Country. Explain Why The Population Is Designated As “Vulnerable.
Vulnerable groups are people who are at high risk for poor health status and healthcare access, who undergo
significant disparities in life expectancy and have limited access to healthcare services. This population is also
likely to have 1 or more physical and/or mental health conditions.
According to WHO, vulnerable populations include; the uninsured, pregnant women, pediatric groups,
malnourished people, children, the homeless, people with HIV/AIDS, racial and ethnic minorities, economically
disadvantaged, and people with chronic health conditions.
An example of one of these groups in the United States or from another country.
In the US, older adults are more vulnerable to health issues
Explain why the population is designated as “vulnerable.” Include the number of individuals belonging to this
group and the specific challenges or issues involved.
Because they have low immunity and a lot of medical conditions. A study found that the elderly don’t
frequently receive the care recommended for them, such as preventive care, and thus end up being
vulnerable. The number of older adults who are aged 65 or older. is 14.5% (46.3 million) of the US
population. The challenges they face include isolation in their homes, failure to afford healthcare services,
and difficulties while getting access to healthcare services.
Discuss why these populations are unable to advocate for themselves, the ethical issues that must be considered
when working with these groups, and how nursing advocacy would be beneficial.
The elderly are unable to advocate for themselves because they are old, they can be easily controlled and
economically unstable, and thus nobody minds about them even if they serve as their own advocates.
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