1)  Discuss the impact that at least two of the factors below have on the vulnerability of your chosen group:

i.  Age

ii.  Gender

iii.  Culture/Ethnicity

iv.  Income

2)  Analyze the intersection of social, political, and economic factors affecting vulnerability (must address all three factors).

3)  Draft the design of a new model program, not currently existent within your community. Provide a two- to- three paragraph statement that introduces your proposed community program. This section is tentative and might change as you conduct more research. At a minimum, however, items to address should include:

4)  An explanation of the issues and risk factors experienced by the selected population.

5)  An evaluation of the health needs of the group and a proposed continuum of care level (preventive, treatment, or long-term care) based on the group’s issues, risk factors, and needs.  Justify the proposed level with supportive research/evidence.

6)  A description of one to two proposed services your program will include.

Your assignment should be a minimum of three pages in length (excluding title and reference pages), and should include a minimum of three scholarly sources including attachment.