Genetics affect risk factors greatly; because of this certain races and ethnicities are more at risk for developing specific diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. Latino, Asian and Native Americans are all genetically at greater risk to develop hypertension and diabetes which are precursors for CVD. Discrimination plays a role because populations such as elderly, homeless and gay people suffer from inappropriate or poor care given by workers who do not agree with or understand their lifestyle and choices. Across all vulnerable populations lifestyle and social status play a large role in healthcare. This is due to poor education, poverty, low expectations and limited access in the community. Low income individuals and people of color face increased barriers to access in care, receive poor quality care and experience worse health outcomes. Health inequalities represent the accumulative effect of these factors, they are usually passed on from one generation to the next (Rull,
Genetics affect risk factors greatly; because of this certain races and ethnicities are more at risk for developing specific diseases such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. Latino, Asian and Native Americans are all genetically at greater risk to develop hypertension and diabetes which are precursors for CVD. Discrimination plays a role because populations such as elderly, homeless and gay people suffer from inappropriate or poor care given by workers who do not agree with or understand their lifestyle and choices. Across all vulnerable populations lifestyle and social status play a large role in healthcare. This is due to poor education, poverty, low expectations and limited access in the community. Low income individuals and people of color face increased barriers to access in care, receive poor quality care and experience worse health outcomes. Health inequalities represent the accumulative effect of these factors, they are usually passed on from one generation to the next (Rull,