Special Populations [WLO: 1] [CLOs: 4, 5]
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum read Chapter 11 from Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach. You may also find it helpful to read the recommended webpages listed this week.
- Identify a population from one of the following: HIV/AIDS population; unhoused populations, or populations with mental illness.
- Analyze the population using statistics related to current numbers of people in the population.
- Explain why you chose this population.
- Discuss what public health measures are being taken to address the needs of this special population, and what more needs to be done.