The Health and Health Care Needs of Vulnerable Populations in the United States. The 2000 presidential campaign is beginning to highlight them anew. At Risk in America takes a detailed look at problems faced by a variety of groups, including at-risk mothers and infants, those chronically ill with AIDS, the homeless, the mentally ill, substance abusers, and immigrants and refugees. A continued area of interest is applying her expertise in quantitative research methods to strengthen research into social factors that affect the health of populations and individuals. The university's emphasis on blending public health approaches to these social factors with medical care is on target, Aday said.
Some groups are more at-risk than others.
It argues for a broader continuum of health care than just medical care. Aday said she appreciates the emphasis that the CSW banquet and award ceremony places on recognizing mentors. The Committee on the Status of Women is a standing committee that was formed to encourage open communication about the concerns of women. The committee composed of faculty, staff, and student representatives, has served in an advisory role to President M. David Low, M.D., Ph. Payment may be made at the door on the day of the event, but reservations are still required.