Question

Identify and discuss at least three challenges facing public health in the second decade of the 21st century

Answer 1

• Today's health challenges are formidable, including an ageing population,. unhealthy lifestyle,the burden of behavioral determinants leading to increased mortality and morbidity from non-communicable diseases,the rapid transfer of infections pathogens and the potential for global pandemic, national disaster.
• The problem- sloving process
• Define the problem.
• Identify indicators of the problems.
• Find data for the indicators.
• Identify stakeholders.
• Identify key determinants.
• Identify intervention strategies.
• Identify implementation strategies

Evaluate.

Public health in the 21st century.althought diseases outbreaks and epidemics drawing worldwide attention emphasize the importance and acute need for public health professionals,the world faces a longer - term challenge

A public health workforce that is truly effective in the 21st century.