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POPULATION GROWTH
AND
HEALTH RISKS FOR ADULTS
TAMMY MARTIN
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
POPULATION GROWTHADAPTING TO POPULATION GROWTH
INTRODUCTIONPopulation growth is on the rise. With the demands of millions of people
to feed, the increased need for housing, medical facilities, and
culturally diverse community services will be required. These
populations will have a higher demand for services that may not
already exist in a given neighborhood or community. Providing an
environment that has adopted community needs will be a challenge in
the near future.
DEMANDS OF POPULATION GROWTH IN JAMES CITY COUNTY, VIRGINIA
• Housing
• Diverse communities
• Increased population
• Community services
• Public Transportation
• Medical Treatment Centers
HOUSINGHere in Hampton Roads, Virginia there is a large population
of senior citizens that are living longer; with disease. There
is also a high population of visitors that vacation here
yearly, and visit the historical sites throughout the 7 cities
on the peninsula. It is home to William & Mary College;
which is the second oldest college in the nation.
Virginia Beach is overcrowded by vacationers. Housing will
need to increase in these areas. The remainder of the
population will need housing for families (Sentara
Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, 2013). The housing
units in the year 2010 were 29,797; the estimated increase
in 2014 will be approximately 31, 742 homes. That is a
difference of almost 2000 homes in 4 years (Census, 2010).
DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Public transportationChurches and places
of Worship
Medical facilitiesWellness programs
Elderly Families
Diverse Cultures
Local and visiting
population
Educated and Low Income
The population increase will gradually increase over time. The senior population will increase by 13% and the adult population between the ages of 19-29, will grow. Groups in racial backgrounds will increase with a margin of 7-8% and the Hispanic population will grow from 5,973 to an estimated 6,597. The white population, which is predominate in James City County, Virginia is expected to grow from 114,561 to 125,103; an increase of 10,541 people which is 1,506 per year (Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, 2013).
INCREASED POPULATION FOR WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA WHICH IS LOCATED IN JAMES CITY COUNTY
(Census, 2009-2014)
Estimated population in 2014 14,691Under age 5 years 3.1%Under age 18 years 10%Over age 65 years 13.45Female 52.9%Whites 74%Black or African American 14%Bachelor Degree 49.8%Veterans 957Household units 5176Median income $48,616Below poverty level 19.5%
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Williamsburg, Virginia offers daily public bus transportation. The buses run daily from 6:00am to 8:00pm. Limited hours
are provided on the weekends. This has been a problem for many who use the bus to get to work, shopping, etc. There
are many that work second and third shift hours and the transit is not available for them to get home (Williamsburg
Area Transit, 2015). There is also a train for public transportation that has daily trips from several of the surrounding
towns to Washington, D.C. There are 30 trains each day that transport approximately 20,000 passengers (DRPT, 2014).
The bus and train stations are located here in Williamsburg at the same location. The train stations always have many
people waiting to board and the buses are full during certain times of the day. There are also vacationers that frequently
use the buses to get around from each location.
MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTERSFortunately, there are many medical facilities here in James City County and the surrounding areas. Sentara
Medical Centers are found throughout the peninsula. There is also the Peninsula Health District which offers
beyond what a hospital entails. There are clinics that provide wellness, nutrition, and dental services. Some of
these services are free of charge and others are not. The Peninsula Health District also conducts surveillance of
disease which many times is reported by physicians, clinicians and hospitals (VDH, 2015). However, approximately
13,257 residents are underinsured or noninsured; 11,245 adults and 2011 children. This group is vulnerable to
poverty, affects the elderly and aging, and infant mortality (Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, 2013).
COMMUNITY SUGGESTIONS(Sentara, 2013)
• Behavioral services• Uninsured and Underinsured
health care• Aging services• Transportation improvement• Preventive health and wellness• Homeless Services
• Chronic pain services • Food safety and gardening• Cancer Services• Home care services• Job reentry training • Family planning
In conclusion, there are many aspects of this small community that are visited by
many tourists. There are ghost tours, historical downtown, hiking and biking trails,
and adventure for everyone. There are many beautiful beaches within a small radius
to enjoy. The population, inevitably, will expand and this community will make
adjustments to accommodate that population. Furthermore, the job market,
community health, and dietary and nutritional needs will all be a challenge for such
a small demographic location.
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, ( 2013). Community Health Assessment. Pp 7, 9-10. Retrieved on 10/20/2015
from: http://www.Sentara.com/hamptonroads-Virginia/hospitalslocations
United States Census Bureau, (2010). People Quick Facts; Williamsburg, Virginia. Retrieved on 10/20/2015 from: http://quickfacts.census/qfd/states
United States Census Bureau, (2010). Quick Facts Beta; James City County , Virginia. Retrieved on 10/20/2015 from: http://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table
Virginia Department of Health, (2015). Peninsula Health District. Retrieved on 10/20/2015 from: http://www.vdh.state.va.us/lhd/peinsula
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, (2014). Rail. Retrieved on 10/20/2015 from: http://wwww.drpt.Virginia.gov/rail/rail-overview
Williamsburg Area Transportation, (2015). Bus Routes. Retrieved on 10/20/2015 from: www.gowata.org/pages/busroutes.html
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