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PART A Health risks impact groups differently, with marginalized populations frequently encountering a network of intertwined challenges that heighten their vulnerability to adverse health outcomes. As a family nurse practitioner (FNP) student, grasping these complexities is crucial for delivering compassionate and effective care. This post examines the factors that contribute to health disparities among marginalized groups, particularly what makes these populations more pron

Addiction has always been a complicated issue in American society. Historical events, cultural changes, and medical developments have shaped our views on this challenge. How we perceive people battling addiction has changed dramatically over the years. Factors like the opioid epidemic, social stigma, and advancements in treatment have influenced this transformation. For these reasons it is vital that we as practitioners understand the stark reality that is Substance Use Dise

For review let us first establish a good understanding of what Social determinants of health (SDOH) are and how they significantly...