Question

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

Answer 1

Ans) Today's health challenges are formidable, including an ageing population; unhealthy lifestyles; the burden of behavioural determinants leading to increased mortality and morbidity from noncommunicable diseases; the rapid transfer of infectious pathogens and the potential for global pandemics; national disasters.

The Problem-solving Process
Define the problem.
Identify indicators of the problem.
Find data for the indicators.
Identify stakeholders.
Identify key determinants.
Identify intervention strategies.
Identify implementation strategies.
Evaluate.

Public health in the 21st century. .Although disease 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.