Vulnerable Groups In Health Research Paper
Erin McBride
NURSG 4844
Dr. Kim Serroka
Youngstown State University
December 8, 2014
This research done on the topic of vulnerable groups in the population seeks to understand the hardships and challenges a group of aggregates faces in a life span. Vulnerability is generally referred to those individuals or groups who, due to age, poor health, susceptibility, minority status or their otherwise disempowered position in society may be prone to poor outcomes in health problems or mistreated physically, emotionally or psychologically. Although there are many groups that could be considered vulnerable in the population, this paper will discuss women as aggregates.
Women are often considered vulnerable due to many different aspects …show more content…
A woman should have a physical examination every 2–3 years to screen for diseases, assess risk for future problems, discuss lifestyle habits, and keep vaccinations up to date. A dental exam is recommended at least once a year to remove plaque and bacteria that could lead to tooth and gum disease and to check for tongue and mouth cancer. Blood pressure screening should be completed at least every 2 years in your health care professional 's office to identify hypertension. A woman’s cholesterol should be screened every 5 years starting at age 35. Begin screening at age 20 if you smoke, are obese, have diabetes or high blood pressure or have a family history of heart disease to detect abnormalities and help reduce your risk of heart disease. A pap test and STD testing should be done every 3-5 years for women ages 21-65 to help identify women at risk for developing cervical cancer and to prevent spread of HIV and other STDs. A colorectal exam should be completed every 10 years starting at age 50 to identify and remove precancerous polyps or early cancers and to help find early signs of colon cancer in the anal canal and lower rectum. Mammograms should be done every 1–2 years starting at age 40 to identify possible early signs of breast cancer.
Research has been done on interventions to improve health for women as a vulnerable group. These include eating a healthy diet, living an active lifestyle, reducing stress, avoiding smoking and second hand smoke exposure, consuming alcohol in moderation, practicing safe sex, reducing sun exposure, avoiding excessive weigh gain, managing chronic diseases and listening to your doctor. There are many reasons why these interventions can save a woman’s life and should be
NURSG 4844
Dr. Kim Serroka
Youngstown State University
December 8, 2014
This research done on the topic of vulnerable groups in the population seeks to understand the hardships and challenges a group of aggregates faces in a life span. Vulnerability is generally referred to those individuals or groups who, due to age, poor health, susceptibility, minority status or their otherwise disempowered position in society may be prone to poor outcomes in health problems or mistreated physically, emotionally or psychologically. Although there are many groups that could be considered vulnerable in the population, this paper will discuss women as aggregates.
Women are often considered vulnerable due to many different aspects …show more content…
A woman should have a physical examination every 2–3 years to screen for diseases, assess risk for future problems, discuss lifestyle habits, and keep vaccinations up to date. A dental exam is recommended at least once a year to remove plaque and bacteria that could lead to tooth and gum disease and to check for tongue and mouth cancer. Blood pressure screening should be completed at least every 2 years in your health care professional 's office to identify hypertension. A woman’s cholesterol should be screened every 5 years starting at age 35. Begin screening at age 20 if you smoke, are obese, have diabetes or high blood pressure or have a family history of heart disease to detect abnormalities and help reduce your risk of heart disease. A pap test and STD testing should be done every 3-5 years for women ages 21-65 to help identify women at risk for developing cervical cancer and to prevent spread of HIV and other STDs. A colorectal exam should be completed every 10 years starting at age 50 to identify and remove precancerous polyps or early cancers and to help find early signs of colon cancer in the anal canal and lower rectum. Mammograms should be done every 1–2 years starting at age 40 to identify possible early signs of breast cancer.
Research has been done on interventions to improve health for women as a vulnerable group. These include eating a healthy diet, living an active lifestyle, reducing stress, avoiding smoking and second hand smoke exposure, consuming alcohol in moderation, practicing safe sex, reducing sun exposure, avoiding excessive weigh gain, managing chronic diseases and listening to your doctor. There are many reasons why these interventions can save a woman’s life and should be