Public Health Unit Lesson 3:
Developing vs. Developed
Countries
Lesson Objective:
TSWBAT identify characteristics & examples of developing vs. developed
countries and why they are public health concerns.
Brainstorm…
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List some names/examples of developing and
developed countries.
What does a developing and developed country
looks like (related to Public Health Issues)?
What characteristics/examples can you think of
that make them different (related to Public
Health)?
Write these thoughts & ideas on your worksheet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZVxjH04aIY
Developing Countries
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A nation with a low level of material well being
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Examples: Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia
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Characteristics:
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High Birth Rates
Poverty
Can’t satisfy basic needs
Can’t produce enough jobs
80% of illness in developing countries is linked to poor water
Developed Countries
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A country that allows all of its citizens to
enjoy a free and healthy life in a safe
environment
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Examples: United States, Canada, Germany,
Norway
Public Health Differences of
Developing vs. Developed Countries
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Sanitation
Clean / not clean air and water
Life Spans / Life Expectancy
Diseases
Income / Money
Housing
Education
Peace or war
Healthcare system
Access to healthy foods
Transportation
Weather/Natural Disasters
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Why are these Public
Health issues??
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Do you think these
issues affect life
expectancy?
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https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worldfactbook/rankorder/2102rank.html
Are most of these
Environmental
Factors?
REALITY CHECK!!
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2.6 billion people on earth do not have access to a toilet
Around 7 million children under the age of 5 die each year
Most HIV/AIDS deaths occur in Africa
765 million people do not have a safe drinking water resource