Life expectancy

In Australia the life expectancy is 82 years (average) while in Sierra Leone the life expectancy is 47 years (average). This is a result of multiple reasons including poverty and healthcare. In Sierra Leone, 70% of the population suffers from poverty. This can lead to people not being able to afford medical treatments and regular checkups. Poverty can also lead to malnutrition due to the fact that people cannot afford foods that are required for a healthy diet. On the other hand, poverty is low…

Introduction Nigeria holds a vast history by holding a steak in early civilizations of renowned artistry. By being the most populous country in Africa Nigeria is the eight most populous country in the world. Nigeria’s physical geography is very unique and has potential for being a powerful country. Nigeria has a vast array of issues however with creative reform policies and support it could develop into a great nation. Physical Geography Nigeria is located in West Africa neighboring Benin,…

Canada’s aging population. In September 2014, Statistics Canada published an article about the population projections from 2013 to 2063. In the article, the author indicated the number of aging population would continue increasing in the coming years. By 2030, a quarter of the Canadian population would become seniors, and will rise to 26.3% in 2050, which is 0.9% higher than the average of all OECD countries and 6.1% higher than the USA. The increasing of aging population would reshape the…

before. As the baby boomers approach old age, Longino predicts that there will be a crisis because “the population of the United States has aged during the entire twentieth century because the mortality rate has declined at all ages, causing life expectancy to increase” (2005:80). The rate of the U.S. population surviving into old age is quickly thriving and as it expands, “the older population itself is also aging, so the oldest portion of it is increasing the fastest” (2005:81). In addition,…

According to UNICEF, “Food insecurity affects more than 800,000 people, or more than 4 percent of the population. About 40 percent of children under the age of five suffer from stunting as a result of chronic malnutrition” (Background: Issues facing children in Mozambique). Stunting means to prevent from growing or developing properly. Mozambique, a country in East Africa rich in culture is hoping to diminish their food insecurity problem and cease the constant battle being fought against…

I examine data collected from several international organizations, I scrutinize three indicators that best represent basic services ( i.e. Human Development Index, access to health and education). To analyze if foreign aid is helping Haiti’s economic growth and development I monitor changes in Human Development Index, trends in the numbers of those who have access to health and education. I also focus on the impact of food aid, humanitarian aid. I focus on these indicators for three reasons:…

-Did you know that more people own cats than dogs? According to “Pets by the Numbers,” the estimated number of pet dogs in the United States is 77.8 million, where on the other hand, the estimated number of pet cats is 85.8 million. That is a significant difference. Even though both pets are known to relieve stress, promote a positive outlook and lifestyle, and give the owner happiness, there are many reasons why cats are more practical than dogs. Being both an owner of dogs and cats, in my…

disease where the heart weakens and eventually fails to pump blood adequately. Conditions that lead to CHF are previous heart attacks, poorly controlled hypertension, and/or diabetes to name a few. The quality of life and life expectancy for these patients is poor. The life expectancy five years after diagnosis is approximately 50% (Mello & Ashcraft, 2014). 1. Is this a nursing clinical problem? Yes CHF is a nursing clinical problem. This population has frequent exacerbations and…

who come to the more developed countries are at less of a risk to die from the causes which are apparent in the less developed countries. A remote cause of overpopulation is the increasing medical facilities in the first world nations. The life expectancy has increased throughout the years and is still rising and medical treatments are become more efficient and revolutionary. Today diseases that would have meant the death of someone forty years ago are being treated easily. New vaccines and…

Aging of the Elderly An “elderly” person is a person who is 65 years old or older (Orimo, et al 2006). People are living until their 80’s and 90’s these days so the number of elderly people is increasing. The people who might need your caregiving help one day could be family members, neighbors, or church friends. The assistance could be very basic like phoning them weekly to check on them. On the other hand, the caregiving could be more complex and require you to handle their medical needs. It…