1. ASHFORD HCA 430 Week 2 Critical Thinking
Paper
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Assignments
1. Due by Day 7. Critical Thinking Paper. In a two- to three-page critical thinking
paper:
1) Select one the following vulnerable populations:
§ High-risk mothers and infants
§ Chronically ill and disabled
§ Persons living with HIV/AIDS
§ Mentally Ill and Disabled
§ Alcohol or Substance Abusers
§ Suicide or Homicide Prone
§ Abusing Families
§ Homeless Persons
§ Immigrants and Refugees
2) Describe applicable variables related to vulnerability for the population
selected:
§ Age: - infants/children and oldest old are more vulnerable
§ Gender- Chronic illness: Men are more likely to die of chronic diseases/women
are more likely to experiences more physical limitations due to chronic illness
§ Race- Minority populations (African American, Hispanic, and Native American)
are much more likely to be in poor health than the majority populations
(Caucasians)
§ Income and education- More years of formal education and higher incomes are
directly associated with better health

2. 3) Analyze the effect of multiple variables on the population selected in terms of
morbidity, mortality, and health.
The paper must be a minimum of two pages in length (excluding the title and
reference pages) and utilize APA format. Include a minimum of 3 references, in
addition to the textbook, cited in APA format.