1. Groups of people who are at higher risk of poor health outcomes, social disadvantage, or exploitation due to factors such as poverty, age, disability, illness, or marginalized social status
The government implemented new policies to protect vulnerable populations during the pandemic.
O governo implementou novas políticas para proteger populações vulneráveis durante a pandemia.
2. Communities with limited access to resources, healthcare, education, or social support systems
Healthcare providers must prioritize vulnerable populations in their service delivery.
Os prestadores de cuidados de saúde devem priorizar as populações vulneráveis na prestação de serviços.