Social Determinants of Health

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 250 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. You are required to use 1 scholarly resource in addition to your textbook. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Identify a vulnerable population in your community. Provide a description of the vulnerable population and available resources, including the following:

Demographics of the vulnerable population
Social determinants that create the vulnerable status
Community resources and services to assist this population
Potential Resources

Veterans Affairs – Public Health
National Network of Libraries of Medicine
HealthyPeople.gov