Protection of Underserved or Marginalized Populations

    What special obligations does public health have to underserved and marginalized populations? Protecting the public's health is a core public health value. Because underserved and marginalized populations exhibit greater susceptibility to those factors that cause morbidity and mortality, protecting these populations requires greater care and vigilance. Well-intentioned efforts to help these populations often have unforeseen consequences that can result in greater harm to them. Case: Enforcement of Lead Paint Standards in Marginalized Populations