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According to Public Health Disservice Stress is defined as “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” Everyone experiences some level of stress in their lives. Would you characterize vulnerable populations as more or less affected by stress? How so? What was your reaction to the film? ( Miss Evers Boys-HBO NYC. [Video File, 01:57:58 min.] )in reference to population health. What sociological issues do you see in this film? How are these social issues presented or “messaged?” Use specific examples, but don’t summarize the film. As you explore these issues, consider together the scientific, ethical, and political ramifications of the public health topics covered in Miss Evers’ Boys. The primary themes of your readings this week are 1) the physiological effects of stress and 2) how lack of patient trust leads to substandard health outcomes for vulnerable populations. How did these two themes play out in the film? References(4) Cohen, S., Janicki-Deverts, D., & Miller, G. (2007). Psychological stress and disease. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. JAMA: Journal Of The American Medical Association, 298(14), 1685-1687 Thoits, P. (2010). Stress and health: major findings and policy implications (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Journal of Health And Social Behavior, 51 (Suppl), S41-S53. doi:10.1177/0022146510383499. Miss Evers Boys-HBO NYC. [Video File, 01:57:58 min.]