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examples of vulnerable populations (8)
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homeless
children refugees migrant workers elderly ethnic groups poverty victims of human trafficking |
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people living where they dont have everything they need
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underserved/not served at all
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more sensitive to risk factors than other populations
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vulnerable populations
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what else are vulnerable populations called
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marginalized groups (homeless, drud addicts)
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the majority of the homeless
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adults
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refers to someone who lacks a fixed or permanent, regular and adequate structure
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no home
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persons who live in shelters or transitional housing
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homeless
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people who lack regular sleeping accomadations
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crashing at a friends house 1 wk and not knowing where to go next
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number of homeless in america
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2.3-3.5 million
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number that have experienced literal homelessness at least once
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13.5 million
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number of homeless families with children
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1/3
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% of homeless that are over the age of 45
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30
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primary causes of homelessness (7)
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lack of money
chronic unemployment domestic violence hlth conditions mental illness substance abuse disasters |
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why are chronic and severe hlth conditions an issue for homelessness
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bc they cant pay rent d/t no insurance
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why is mental illness an issue with homelessness
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often get kicked out by family
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secondary causes of homelessness (4)
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decline in public assistance
eroding work opportunities lack of affordable housing lack of afforable hlthcare |
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considered living beyond your means if....
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house payment is more than 30% of wages
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% of homeless that are employed
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25
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% of single adults that are homeless with mental illness
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16
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why is deinstitutionalization an issue
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no resources for mental hospital
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why are employed people homeless
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not working 40hrs
decline in wages |
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age of single homeless people
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25-34
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% of homeless kids under the age of 18
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39
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% of homeless families that experience a separation
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44
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common among homeless mothers
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depression
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what do women tend to do when short on money
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take care of their children and stp takin care of themselves
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mental illnesses that are common in homeless populations
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schizo
depression bipolar addiction |
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unacompanied adolescents that are believed homeless
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1.7million
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% of homeless that are gay,lesbian, trans, or bi
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40-60
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mortality rate of homeless youth
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11x higher than nonhomeless
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being homeless while a minor
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a crime
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major hlth issues of the homeless (12)
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exposure related problems
musculoskeletal pain injuries dental problems resp tract disease PVD HTN liver problems communicable disease infection malnutrition infestation |
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what is considered an exposure to problems
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frostbite
hyperthermia |
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what is considered a musculoskeletal problem
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athletes foot
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what are the communicable diseases of the homeless
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TB
HIV/AIDS hepB |
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systems level prevention
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access to hlthcare
affordable housing services |
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number of unaccompanied adolescents that are believed homeless
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1.7million
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% of homeless that are gay,lesbian, bi, and trans
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40-60
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what is the mortality rate from homeless youth
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11x higher than non homeless
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being homeless while a minor
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crime
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why do kids often get kicked out of their homes
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d/t life choices
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common mental illnesses with homeless
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schizo
depression bipolar addiction |
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major hlth issues with the homeless (9)
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exposure related problems
musculoskeletal pain injuries dental problems resp tract disease PVD HTN liver problems communicable disease infection malnutrition infestation |
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ex of communicable diseases in the homeless
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TB
HIV/AIDS hepB |
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what is an example of musculoskeletal pain in homeless
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athletes foot
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ex of exposure related problems in homeless
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frostbite, hyperthermia
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systems level prevention in homeless
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access to hlth care
affordable housing services |
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family level prevention of homeless
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primary (financial counseling)
access to services |
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individual level prevention of homeless
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prevent chronic diseases
resource connections be aware of the possibility of homelessness |
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preventing homelessness, sisters will help get resources
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laborer whose principal employment involves moving from farm to farm, planting or harvesting crops
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migrant farm worker
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why are migrant farm workers and their families considered vulnerable populations
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unique social, economic, and hlth risks
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why is migrant farm work considered hard
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illegal and homeless bc they go from place to place
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number of migrant farm workers
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3 million
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what are the agricultural states
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CA, TX, FL,, WA, MI, OR, NC, GA
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percent of migrant workers that spend half of year farming
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52
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how many migrant workers make less than 10,000/yr
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3/4
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what is the average stay in the US for the migrant worker
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4 years
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what do the migrant workers send home money for
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to help build schools, clinics etc...
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what was used in WW2 to help with agriculture
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guest worker program to help with farming
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what is the demographics of migrant farm workers
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mostly males but lately more families
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where are the migrant workers from
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mexico and central america
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common hlth problems for migrant workers
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nutritional deficiencies
diabetes dental caries skin infections CD drug and ETOH problems |
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what do children suffer that have parents who do migrant farming (5)
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malnutrition
infectious diseases dental caries lack of immunizations accidents |
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what are the barriers to hlth care
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mobility and tracking
discrimination documentation status lack of bicultural/bilingual staff lack of trust |
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a person forced to leave their homeland bc of war or persecution
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refugee
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what is persecution based on (5)
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race
religion nationality political opinion membership in social group |
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how many refugees around the world
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15.2 million
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% of refugees that are women and children
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40
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what is the number 1 country of origin for refugees
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afghanistan
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people who are forced to leave their home in violence but not crossing the border
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internally displaced person
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what does durable solution involve (3)
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return
local integration 3rd country resettlement |
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supply the refugee camps with water, tents, etc
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UNHCR
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what helps keep too many refugees from coming into the US
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ceilings
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