Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-311) and index.
Contents:
A general framework to study vulnerable populations -- Community determinants and mechanism -- The influence of individual risk factors -- The influence of multiple risk factors -- Current strategies to serve vulnerable populations -- Resolving disparities in the United States.
Summary:
"The second edition of this important book offers a framework for learning about vulnerable populations. It is thoroughly updated to include the latest data and trends in health and health care disparities and provides a detailed synthesis of recent and increasingly expansive programs and initiatives to remedy these disparities. It incorporates Health People 2020 objectives, includes new sections on real-world clinical examples, and discusses the impact of health care reform on vulnerable populations. This book is written for students, researchers, practitioners and policymakers and contains an instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, and downloadable sample assignments."--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.