...What Is A Family? Nichole Ziegler University of Phoenix Health Assessment & Promotion of Vulnerable Population NUR/440 Dr. Carrillio October 29, 2011 What Is A Family? According to de Chesney (2008), "the notion of a vulnerable population is a public health concept that refers to vulnerability by virtue of status; that is, some groups are at risk at any given point in time relative to other individuals or groups." This could mean status of income, to health status, to relationship status and to cultural status. A diverse population is a population that does not necessarily mean you are vulnerable it could just mean that you are not the highest of population regarding the factors that make you unique. " Because of lack of legal recognition for their unions, gay and lesbian parents can face heavier tax burdens, higher costs for health insurance, and diminished financial protections in the event of death or disability "(Crary, 2011). Same-sex marriages who are only recognized in 6 states, do not get the status of being married, which means that when same-sex marriages are not classified as a "family" which means they cannot receive assistance through government agencies like healthy start, WIC, or any other service that Job and Family Services can offer heterosexual couples. " Broadening the definition of "family" to allow LGBT families to benefit fully from government safety-net programs, and revise the tax code to provide equitable treatment for these families...
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