Specific populations at risk for physical or emotional problems
Identify a vulnerable population or a community health issue
use what you have learned during this course using EBP to guide health technology, community resources,
screening, outreach, referral and follow up to improve health outcomes in the community.
Sample Solution
Specific population at risk for physical or emotional problems
Vulnerable populations include the economically disadvantaged, racial and ethnic minorities, the uninsured, low income families, the elderly, the homeless, those with immunodeficiency virus, and those with other chronic health conditions, including severe mental illness. Healthy Environment for Children Alliance [H.E.C.A], and International Committee of the Red Cross are some of the resources that deal specifically with the environmental health issues affecting vulnerable groups. The environment in your neighborhood and surrounding community has a huge impact on your health and lifespan. Where you live determines how safe your drinking water is, whether you have access to healthy food, how often you get outdoors to exercise and whether you breath clean air. Growing healthy food, reducing neighborhood waste, planting trees, encouraging development of parks and outdoor packing, and volunteering in making your community healthier are ideas to help you and everyone around you live better longer.
