The US Census Bureau reports that there are nearly seven billion people in the world (US Census Bureau 2011). The increase in population size over recent decades has created and will continue to create environmental and public health concerns. A larger population consumes already limited resources and energy and creates more waste and pollution. A larger population also exacerbates public health issues. For example a boost in population size can lead to an increase in rates of infectious disease homelessness and poverty.
Currently different parts of the world have varying population growth rates. Population growth in more developed countries is slowing down. For example between 2005 and 2010 women from North America had an average of only two children in their lifetime. However population growth rates in developing countries are still quite high. Specifically between 2005 and 2010 women from Africa had an average of 4.6 children in their lifetime (United Nations: Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division 2007).
In this assignment you will estimate future population sizes and their potential link to environmental health.
Using the readings for this module Argosy University online library resources as well as resources from reliable academic or governmental organizations write a paper that addresses the following:
Support your statements with scholarly references and appropriate examples.
Write a 23-page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc.