Vulnerable populations

I believe there are vulnerable populations in the sense that they are limited in access to resources for healthy living. There are health disparities caused by many reasons such as income status, ethnic background, and sexual orientation. A person cannot be blamed for being born into a certain status or condition. Yes, as the person grows, he has choices and actions that lead him into his subsequent position, but society provides the resources that will allow certain choices. Some people have bumpier roads than others when reaching similar destinations. People will grow up with different levels of support from society. In support I don’t refer solely to monetary but also social and psychological support. When speaking about dysfunctional neighborhoods, many people will fall into the cracks and sadly add on to a vicious cycle. The society that one lives in determines the services and resources that a person has access or doesn’t have access to. People who are raised in more advantaged societies and are blinded to the experiences that disadvantaged groups face, and cause them to think that people cause their own problems. It’s one thing to know about the issues that poor populations go through and another is to actually live through them.