There will always be change

No one can predict the future

Demographic profiles: age, sex, race & ethnicity

Change – U.S. population will continue to become more diverse.

Race 2004 2020 2040

African American

13.0% 14.0% 13.7%

Hispanic 12.2% 16.3% 21.7%

Native American

0.90% 0.80% 1.0%

Asian/Pacific Islander

4.0% 5.7% 7.9%

Source: Pearson Education

Change: U.S. population will become older.› Age demographic of 65+ is expected to

double by 2030.› Baby Boomers (those born between 1946-

1964).

Median Age of Population(Cottrell et al., 2009, p. 314)

1990 ………. 33.1 years2000 ………. 35.5 years2010 ………. 37.2 years2020 ………. 37.6 years2030 ………. 39.0 years

Technology Family Structure Political Climate Medical Care Establishment

http://healthreform.kff.org/the-animation.aspx

14% 14%

10%

14%12% 11%

15%18% 18%

9%

46%

50% 49%

42% 42%

40%

44%

41%

35%

45%

40%

44%

40% 41%

50%

41%

48%

43% 42% 41%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

Apr10 May10 Jun10 Jul10 Aug10 Sep10 Oct10 Nov10 Dec10 Jan11

Favorable

Unfavorable

Don’t know/Refused

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health The Public’s Health Care Agenda for the 112th Congress (conducted January 4-14, 2011) and Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Polls

As you may know, a health reform bill was signed into law early last year. Given what you know about the health reform law, do you have a generally favorable or generally unfavorable opinion of it?

2010

52%

26%

22%

It is still the law of the

land

Don’t know/

Refused

As far as you know, which comes closest to describing the current status of the health reform law that was passed last year:

It has been repealed and is no longer

law

48%

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted February 3-6, 2011)

Informatics› “The systematic application of information,

computer science, and technology to public health practice and learning.”

(IOM, Who Will Keep the Public Healthy, p. 63)

› Electronic medical records› Computerized health assessments› Web-based strategies› Social marketing strategies/communication

Genomics:› Genetics: Study of single genes› Genomics: Study of the entire human

genome including single genes

› Implications: Therapeutic and preventive strategies Ethical and medical limitations Legal and social issues

Become more analytical thinkers Increase partnerships & collaboration Analyze situations & examine trends Cultural competence Multilevel interventions

› Community-Based Participatory Research Focus on schools More environmental activism

Cultural sensitivity› Attitudes of respect and appreciation› Understanding cultural “norms”› Communication skills

“a partnership approach to research that equitably involves community members, organizational representatives, and researchers in all aspect of the research process.” (Israel et al., 2001)

Changing funding practices Partners form long-term commitments Co-learning emphasized

Re-emerging infections

New diseases

Environmental impact of overpopulation

Safety of food supply

Current eligibility for entry-level academic preparation

Sub-special certifications Reimbursement of services Skills vs content

School settings:› Children learn the best when healthy› Better coordination of services› Special skills may be needed

Worksite:› Health promotion/education seen as

“fringe” benefit› Higher productivity & reduced costs

Community / Public Health› Large variety of work› Monitor and improve health of population› Collaborative work effort› Advocate for policies

Health Care› Variety of facilities› Necessity for quality care

Postsecondary institutions Health care & journalism International health education Sales Long-term care Consultant opportunities

Will have amazing opportunities Need to constantly update their skills Play a major role in keeping

populations healthy Collaborate with other professionals Advocate for those who do not have a

voice