Demography

It is no surprise why the life expectancy trends have increased over the years from a male infant born in the United States in 1930 whose life expectancy was 58 to today who is expected to live to the age of 80 and beyond (Boyd, 2012 p. 434). Many of those factors that contribute to the new life expectancy is the improvement in nutrition, general living conditions for pregnant women, infants, and young children, and overall health care (Boyd, 2012 p. 434). During the early 20th century,…

As we can see right now, one-child policy does limit the population of china, but it still left some society problems such as increasing abortion rate, imbalance of gender, the Little Emperor Syndrome and aging society. Firstly, the abortion rate started increasing since the policy introduced. Except the reason that they could not have the second child, there was another reason—gender difference. For example, in 1970’s, people were still very conservative. According to 10 Biggest Pros and Cons…

here are 59,492,276 people living in rural areas in the U.S., according to the United States Census Bureau, 3 percent out of the general population are individuals who are 65 years and over. Public transportation is almost unheard of in rural areas. Medical care is only accessible in some places and absents in others, and cell phone service is also unreliable. While the population is small, these areas have less-direct access to vital healthcare resources. With that being said, telemedicine…

Due to the decrease in death rates, the population soared higher and higher, more quickly. The populations nearly shot up so fast due to better opportunities in the cities especially, and to better thanks to better improved methods. The death slowed because people had more clean sanitation uses and more. With that, the passage mentions that, “People ate better, thanks in part to improved methods of farming, food storage, and distribution” (249). Since better foods were available, it produce and…

I am a sample size of 20 in every 100 Americans who go through the monster I experience, and am trying to overcome everyday (Psychology Today). 20% seems to be a low number considering it has been around since the Egyptian time period (Konnikova). Literally this monster has been around since the beginning of time, and even they had a struggle when building the pyramids. This monster I call is a race against the clock, a ticking time bomb that adds extra pressure that is not necessary. As we…

The central focus of this article is on the disparities of infant mortality and how others are handling the current infant mortality rates and its contributing factors. The World Health Organization definition of infant mortality is the number of deaths per 1,000 live birth within the first year of life. This is an ongoing struggle that have experienced great progress within the past 50 years in the United States; however, it is not where it should be for a developed nation. The National Vital…

Research Paper: Vancouver, Canada Vancouver province British Colombia, Canada is a picturesque port city located on the far west portion of the Fraser River delta. Known for its temperate climate and natural beauty, Vancouver is considering one of the friendliest cities with citizens taking great pride in keeping the region clean and safe. It is the westernmost of Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories with Vancouver’s metro area consisting of 21 municipals. Modern west coast city rich in…

One of the many leading causes of death in the United states is Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). The disease can lead to severe health conditions and is one of the main reasons that the cost of health care keeps rising. Not only is CHD a big problem here in America, but it is also making it’s appearance around the world. A prevention for this disease is crucial and should not be taken lightly any longer. The “nonmodifiable” (cannot be changed) risk factors of this disease is how old you are,…

Aging Trend (globally and in Canada): According to the World Health Organization (2011), the world’s population is aging. The number of people aged 65 years or older is projected to increase from 8% in 2010 to 16% by the year 2050 (WHO, 2011). This change is driven by declines in fertility, improvements in longevity, and a shift in the leading causes of disease and death (WHO, 2011, p. 4). Much of this increase in the older adult population is expected to occur in developing countries, however,…

The education of youth and care of elders are prominent social issues in China. The coinage of the 4:2:1 problem has been attributed to this. The one-child policy, instituted in China four decades ago to prevent “overpopulation, economic stagnation, and catastrophic famine,” is impacting the growth of the nation in unprecedented ways (“China passes). Young adults, as well as senior citizens, are feeling the effect of the public policy. The policy slows the growth of the population and has a…