Trends: Ageing Population The first current social trend is that of an ageing population. This means that as time has gone on‚ more people are progressing into 64+ years old than people being born. In fact‚ “in 2008 there were 3.2 people of working age for every person of pensionable age. This ratio is projected to fall to 2.8 by 2033.” (http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/research/key-issues-for-the-new-parliament/value-for-money-in-public-services/the-ageing-population/) This has been
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The homeless population encounters a variety of public health problems that concerns not only the medical community but the general community as a whole . HIV/AIDS is one of the most prevalent communicable public health problems and it is still an increasing problem worldwide. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] report of worldwide epidemiologic studies‚ the prevalence rate of HIV infection among the homeless population is from 6.3-35% (Badiaga et al.‚ 2008). In order
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the LGBTQ population for a couple of reasons. First‚ I believe that gay‚ lesbians‚ transgender people face discrimination in society. Over the last twenty years‚ there have been significant improvements to help reduce the stigma of an alternative lifestyle. In the last couple of years‚ laws have been into place to reduce that discrimination. However‚ the LGBTQ faces an uphill battle with obtaining equal rights even in today’s society. Second‚ with more acceptance of LGBTQ population younger people
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Canada is experiencing a rapid increase in the aging population. In 2011‚ it was estimated that one in seven Canadians were over the age of 65 years. In 2036‚ this proportion is expected to increase to one in four older adults (Statistics Canada‚ 2011). As the number of older adults increases‚ this will have far reaching effects on society. One of the effects will be an increased need for professionals in all areas of the workforce who have a strong gerontological skills and knowledge in order to
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Lemon 1 A population-at-risk I have chosen was the youth aging-out of foster care. By calling it “age-out” I’m referring to it as occurring both before and after leaving foster care. Nationally‚ there are 20‚000 youth in foster care who are at the aging out of foster care. Generally‚ these children has been abused or neglected. There are those who feel as if foster care can have some type of impact on this particular lifestyle for these youth adults aging out of this care. Some feel that
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I have constructed my research based on the guidelines in the following way : Research title: Relationship between contraceptive use and TFR in Dhaka city‚ Bangladesh. Justification of the Research: To give the research proper justification it is very important to go through the three steps to justification they are: narrate the problem‚ possible findings of the problem and find out the impact of the problem. This research deals with the two problems they are: how contraceptives
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Therefore‚ today’s business environment is characterized by rapid and continual change and this is one of the main factors that affect the organization success and failure. An organization can only perform effectively though interaction with the boarder environment of which it is part. The structure and function of the organization must reflect the nature of environment in which it is operating. (Mullin‚ 2002) So that‚ the performance of the organization in changing environment is heavily rely on how
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Luis M. Hansen English Writing 23 February 2012 Soccer Pop Sports are a very popular topic amongst many people across the globe. Many people find a passion to participate or follow in the sport that calls their attention. I can still remember I grew up practicing to tie my shoes. Whether it be basketball sneakers‚ baseball cleats or fútbol cleats. I have always been interested in a variety of sporting events. If I was asked to say which sport I would favor‚ I can say that soccer is a sport
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Specific Population and the Advocate Role June 23‚ 2013 Introduction “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor‚ never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor‚ never the tormented.” (Goodreads‚ 2013) Advocacy is about speaking up for people who cannot speak up for themselves or helping individuals speak up for themselves. An advocate is a person who is there to make sure that the best interest of the client is always kept in mind‚ advocate support their clients
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Date: 14 January 2012 6:45pm From: sherissamoonie@yahoo.com To: Aagustin@touche.com Subject: Request for information on edible arrangements Please send me the following information about your different arrangements and packages. 1. Do the flowers come in only vertical and horizontal arrangements only? 2. What are the different packages the flowers are available in? 3. What different packages the fruits are available in? 4. Is there a variety
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