What is the difference between a group "at risk" for poor health and a group considered a "vulnerable" population? Provide an example of a group at risk and a group considered a vulnerable population.

Concepts in Community and Public Health - Tools for Community Health Nursing Practice

What is the difference between a group "at risk" for poor health and a group considered a "vulnerable" population? Provide an example of a group at risk and a group considered a vulnerable population.



1. Explain why members of these groups cannot advocate for themselves or why advocating for these groups would be beneficial.

2. What would you advocate for?

3. What risk are you taking as a community health nurse when advocating for the aforementioned groups?