A proactive policy paper detailing how data-driven population health management can identify subgroups and tailor interventions to address health inequalities. Health, Well-Being and Vulnerable Populations Source: ResearchGate
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Source: ResearchGate
Vulnerability is often predicated on stresses and risks like poverty, discrimination, and political marginalization. Common groups identified as vulnerable include:
"Asthma rates here are 400% higher than the county average," Marcus noted. "It’s not just bad luck. It’s the old manufacturing plant upstream. It’s the lack of sidewalks forcing kids to play in the street. It’s the housing stock full of black mold. These are the social determinants of health. The population here isn't just 'unlucky'—they are exposed to risks that the wealthy neighborhood up the hill is not."
– “Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity” (free PDF download with registration) https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24624