vulnerable populations

There are vulnerable populations all over the world but the focus should be on how to help and prevent the cycle of continued bad health choices. They shouldn’t be viewed as sinners because most of the time, the circumstances are out of their control. For example, children have no control of secondhand smoking or not having health insurance. However, their parents should know that certain behaviors (smoking & excessive drinking) can lead to poor health outcomes and can affect those around them. Education has a lot to do with lifestyle choices, although behaviors such as the ones mentioned above are pretty apparent in terms of negative health risks. The truth is SES, ethnicity, residence and other factors are related to health. The key is implementing health education into these vulnerable populations, whether it is through media (billboards in the local area) or having healthcare providers in the area hold workshops about how to apply for public programs.