PS285 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Population Pyramid, Ethical Dilemma, Eugenics
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Is population growth a bad or good thing for world health: less resources, less space, more minds for advances (technological, health care) What are the causes of population growth: lack of birth control, crime rate, people living longer in certain parts of the world. In developing countries families have kids to help support the family (agriculture, working) Challenges with interventions for population control: wrap with care save the polar bear . Blaming a particular nation for climate change: eugenics, coerced or forced sterilisation (disabilities, indigenous peoples, women with hiv, project to get rid of undesirables , holocaust, ethical dilemma. Corporate globalization: when corporate interests are used to push public health agendas, no evidence that the involvement of private corporations in public policy is beneficial. The macro-social factors: laws, economics, culture, morals, psycho-social factors, constrain or free up resources, fast food culture- instant gratification.
