Vulnerable Population
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Vulnerable populations are more sensitive to the risk factors compared to those that are resilient
and susceptible. The group is more exposed to the cumulative risk factors. The vulnerable
population includes the poor persons and the homeless. The group of those individuals referred
to as the substance abusers who are mostly mentally ill. Other groups include migrant workers,
those with terminal diseases, among others. Several risks are associated with these groups of
populations. Some of these environmental hazards include contaminated water, mercury, and
pesticides. Violence and other crimes such as living near polluted areas are other examples of
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Vulnerable populations are more sensitive to the risk factors compared to those that are resilient
and susceptible. The group is more exposed to the cumulative risk factors. The vulnerable
population includes the poor persons and the homeless. The group of those individuals referred
to as the substance abusers who are mostly mentally ill. Other groups include migrant workers,
those with terminal diseases, among others. Several risks are associated with these groups of
populations. Some of these environmental hazards include contaminated water, mercury, and
pesticides. Violence and other crimes such as living near polluted areas are other examples of
