Immigrants are often identified as vulnerable populations. Immigrations populations are at increased risk for at having poor healthcare, and that will lead to many diseases that can be preventable. There are many reasons why immigrate identified as vulnerable populations, such as lack of socioeconomic. Some immigration leaves their country because of escaping domestic abuse, human trafficking, …show more content…
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