Part 1: Aging Populations and Health Systems For this part, you will examine demographic trends and their impact on health systems:
Locate at least one credible resource that projects how the United States population will age over the coming decades. Credible resources include reports from the U.S. Census Bureau, the World Health Organization, or peer-reviewed articles. Write approximately one page or more summarizing the demographic shifts you identified. Explain how these changes are likely to affect health systems and the ways we measure health outcomes. Be specific about the relationships between population structure, healthcare delivery, and health metrics. Cite your source(s) in APA format.
Part 2: The Single Biggest Global Health Challenge For this part, you will identify and defend your perspective on the most critical global health issue:
Based on your readings and understanding of global health, identify what you believe is the single most significant public health challenge the world will face for the remainder of the 21st century. Write approximately one page or more justifying your choice. Explain why this challenge is more critical than other competing global health concerns. Support your argument with evidence from course materials, the textbook, or additional credible sources. Cite all non-lecture materials in APA format.