The Link between Population Growth and World Health (expertsolution)

The Link between Population Growth and World Health (expertsolution)

Assignment 2: The Link between Population Growth and World
HealthThe US Census Bureau reports that there are nearly seven billion
people in the world (US Census Bureau, 2011). The increase in
population size over recent decades has created, and will continue
to create, environmental and public health concerns. A larger
population consumes already limited resources and energy and
creates more waste and pollution. A larger population also
exacerbates public health issues. For example, a boost in
population size can lead to an increase in rates of infectious
disease, homelessness, and poverty.Currently, different parts of the world have varying population
growth rates. Population growth in more developed countries is
slowing down. For example, between 2005 and 2010, women from North
America had an average of only two children in their lifetime.
However, population growth rates in developing countries are still
quite high. Specifically, between 2005 and 2010, women from Africa
had an average of 4.6 children in their lifetime (United Nations:
Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division,
2007).In this assignment, you will estimate future population sizes
and their potential link to environmental health.Using the readings for this module, Argosy University online
library resources, as well as resources from reliable academic or
governmental organizations, write a paper that addresses the
following: •Estimate the predicted population size for the world in
the year 2060. Be sure to justify your estimate as well as cite and
explain the resources you used. •Identify a single disease that
significantly increases in prevalence when the human population
increases in size. Address the following based on this information:
◦Why is this issue likely to increase with an increasing population
size? ◦Are there any countries in particular that will be affected
by this issue more than others? What will cause this discrepancy?
◦How are food supply and nutrition impacted by the increasing
population size? When considering nutrition, do you think some
countries will be more susceptible than others? Explain and support
your answer. ◦What are governmental agencies currently doing to
prevent or mitigate concerns of inadequate food supply and
nutrition because of population growth? ◦Based on your research, do
you believe that these policies would change if the population
growth increases dramatically by 2060?Support your statements with scholarly references and
appropriate examples.Write a 2–3-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to
citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention:
LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.By November 16, 2015, deliver your assignment to the M2:
Assignment 2 Dropbox.United Nations: Department of Economic and Social Affairs,
Population Division. (2007). World population prospects: The 2006
revision—Highlights. (Working Paper No. ESA/P/WP.202). Retrieved
from
wpp2006/WPP2006_Highlights_rev.pdfU.S. Census Bureau. (2011). U.S. & world population clocks.
Retrieved from Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum PointsAdequately estimated the predicted size of the world population
in 2060 supported by thorough research and in-depth analysis.28Examined a disease that significantly increases in prevalence
when the human population increases. Provided a thorough analysis
of the impact and solutions for tackling this disease. 20Examined the impact of population increase on food supply and
nutrition, including the difference in impact amongst various
countries.16Adequately described efforts and policies of governmental
agencies to prevent or mitigate issues of inadequate food supply
and nutrition, including providing an opinion, based on research,
on the future of these policies. 16Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated
ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of
sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
20Total: 100

 

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