The document discusses several factors that influence population health status, including politics, economics, geography, lifestyle, culture, health care services, education, and demography. It also discusses differences in health issues between developing and developed nations, such as higher rates of communicable diseases and infant mortality in developing countries versus higher rates of chronic diseases in developed countries. Predictions for the 21st century include potential rises in infectious diseases and chronic illnesses due to longer lifespans and urbanization. Mortality rates in infancy and childhood are predicted to decline substantially, though most deaths will still occur in developing areas. Global population is expected to grow to 8 billion by 2025 with increases in life expectancy and numbers of elderly people.

1. RPPH 7309
Global Issues
and Health Improvement

2. Factors Influencing The Health Status of
Populations

3. Factors Influencing The Health Status of
Populations
• Politics

4. Factors Influencing The Health Status of
Populations
• Politics
• Economics

5. Factors Influencing The Health Status of
Populations
• Politics
• Economics
• Geography

6. Factors Influencing The Health Status of
Populations
• Politics
• Economics
• Geography
• Lifestyle

7. Factors Influencing The Health Status of
Populations
• Politics
• Economics
• Geography
• Lifestyle
• Culture

8. Factors Influencing The Health Status of
Populations
• Politics
• Economics
• Geography
• Lifestyle
• Culture
• Health Care Services

9. Factors Influencing The Health Status of
Populations
• Politics
• Economics
• Geography
• Lifestyle
• Culture
• Health Care Services
• Education

10. Factors Influencing The Health Status of
Populations
• Politics
• Economics
• Geography
• Lifestyle
• Culture
• Health Care Services
• Education
• Demography

11. Health in The
Developing World

12. Health in The
Developing World
Amongst the developing nations health
status is characterised by a high level of
communicable diseases, high infant
mortality and disproportionately young
populations.

13. Health in The
Developing World
Amongst the developing nations health
status is characterised by a high level of
communicable diseases, high infant
mortality and disproportionately young
populations.
For the developed nations the key
features are the high rates of chronic
degenerative diseases, low and stable
infant mortality and an ageing
population

14. Health in The
Developing World
Amongst the developing nations health
status is characterised by a high level of
communicable diseases, high infant
mortality and disproportionately young
populations.
For the developed nations the key
features are the high rates of chronic
degenerative diseases, low and stable
infant mortality and an ageing
population
Throughout the world unequal access to
resources, cultural practices,
environmental factors and demographic
pressures contribute to the health
status of populations and individuals.

15. Positive and Negative
Aspects

16. Positive and Negative
Aspects
Each year 10 million children die before they reach the age of five.

17. Positive and Negative
Aspects
Each year 10 million children die before they reach the age of five.
Two in every five deaths each year are premature, with twenty
million deaths occurring before the age of fifty.

18. Positive and Negative
Aspects
Each year 10 million children die before they reach the age of five.
Two in every five deaths each year are premature, with twenty
million deaths occurring before the age of fifty.
The supply of food has increased significantly and now stands at
twice the amount available in 1958 while the number of chronically
undernourished children has fallen.

19. Positive and Negative
Aspects
Each year 10 million children die before they reach the age of five.
Two in every five deaths each year are premature, with twenty
million deaths occurring before the age of fifty.
The supply of food has increased significantly and now stands at
twice the amount available in 1958 while the number of chronically
undernourished children has fallen.
The number of children in school has risen significantly and adult
literacy has improved by more than 50%.

20. Predictions for the 21st
Century

21. Predictions for the 21st
Century
Areas of concern around health are likely to become increasingly focused
on:

22. Predictions for the 21st
Century
Areas of concern around health are likely to become increasingly focused
on:
A potential rise in morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases,
particularly HIV/AIDS and TB.

23. Predictions for the 21st
Century
Areas of concern around health are likely to become increasingly focused
on:
A potential rise in morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases,
particularly HIV/AIDS and TB.
With improvements in life expectancy, increased urbanisation and the
development of medical technologies, patterns of ill health are likely to
be characterised by growth in chronic illness, heart disease, diabetes,
cancer and other ‘lifestyle’ conditions.

24. Mortality in Infancy and
Early Childhood

25. Mortality in Infancy and
Early Childhood
Mortality in infancy and early
childhood is predicted to fall from 21
million deaths per year in 1995 to
around 11 million by 2025.

26. Mortality in Infancy and
Early Childhood
Mortality in infancy and early
childhood is predicted to fall from 21
million deaths per year in 1995 to
around 11 million by 2025.
The infant mortality rate (deaths
per 1000 live births) is likely to fall
from 59:1000 in 1995 to 29:1000 in
2025.

27. Mortality in Infancy and
Early Childhood
Mortality in infancy and early
childhood is predicted to fall from 21
million deaths per year in 1995 to
around 11 million by 2025.
The infant mortality rate (deaths
per 1000 live births) is likely to fall
from 59:1000 in 1995 to 29:1000 in
2025.
The mortality rate for children
under 5 yrs. should fall from 78:1000
in 1995 to 37:1000 in 2025. However
almost 97% of these deaths will
occur in the developing world.

28. Demographic Changes
and Health Trends 2025

29. Demographic Changes
and Health Trends 2025
Global life expectancy is currently 68 yrs. and is expected to rise to
73 yrs. by 2025

30. Demographic Changes
and Health Trends 2025
Global life expectancy is currently 68 yrs. and is expected to rise to
73 yrs. by 2025
There are approximately 5.8 billion people in the world today.

31. Demographic Changes
and Health Trends 2025
Global life expectancy is currently 68 yrs. and is expected to rise to
73 yrs. by 2025
There are approximately 5.8 billion people in the world today.
By 2025 it is expected that the global population will have grown
to 8 billion with 32% under 20 yrs. and 10% over 65 yrs.

32. Demographic Changes
and Health Trends 2025
Global life expectancy is currently 68 yrs. and is expected to rise to
73 yrs. by 2025
There are approximately 5.8 billion people in the world today.
By 2025 it is expected that the global population will have grown
to 8 billion with 32% under 20 yrs. and 10% over 65 yrs.
This represents an 8% fall in the numbers under 20 yrs. and a 4%
increase in the population over 65 yrs.

33. Demographic Changes
and Health Trends 2025
Global life expectancy is currently 68 yrs. and is expected to rise to
73 yrs. by 2025
There are approximately 5.8 billion people in the world today.
By 2025 it is expected that the global population will have grown
to 8 billion with 32% under 20 yrs. and 10% over 65 yrs.
This represents an 8% fall in the numbers under 20 yrs. and a 4%
increase in the population over 65 yrs.
More than 8000 million people will be over 65 in 2025.

34. Demographic Changes and Health
Trends 2025

35. Demographic Changes and Health
Trends 2025
The number of people in the
population between 20-64 yrs. will rise
by about 8% and more than 42% of the
population will be dependent on this
age group.

36. Demographic Changes and Health
Trends 2025
The number of people in the
population between 20-64 yrs. will rise
by about 8% and more than 42% of the
population will be dependent on this
age group.
The number of cases of cancer will
rise in developing countries but
remain stable in industrialised
countries.

37. Demographic Changes and Health
Trends 2025
The number of people in the
population between 20-64 yrs. will rise
by about 8% and more than 42% of the
population will be dependent on this
age group.
The number of cases of cancer will
rise in developing countries but
remain stable in industrialised
countries.
This is likely to be characterised by a
rise in lung and colorectal cancer and a
fall in cervical, liver and stomach
cancers.

38. Demographic Changes and Health
Trends 2025
The number of people in the
population between 20-64 yrs. will rise
by about 8% and more than 42% of the
population will be dependent on this
age group.
The number of cases of cancer will
rise in developing countries but
remain stable in industrialised
countries.
This is likely to be characterised by a
rise in lung and colorectal cancer and a
fall in cervical, liver and stomach
cancers.
The number of cases of diabetes
seems likely to double. Largely as a
result of lifestyle factors such as diet
and obesity.