Most Critical Health Concerns We Face in the 21st Century

What are some of the most critical health concerns we face in the 21st century and why?

EXPLANATION:

A number of health concerns, which affect people worldwide, have been faced by the community in several parts of the world. Various healthcare practitioners and researchers have come up with varied models to assess healthcare practices and their impact on society. These models are commonly used to improve service delivery and healthcare quality across the globe. This study seeks to identify some of the most critical health issues that currently face the global community.

An example of such a health concern would be obesity. Obesity affects various parts of the world owing to its high prevalence. It is often seen as one of world’s leading causes of death. Globally this disease has been ranked second among all diseases with more than 200 million deaths (World Health Organization [WHO], 2016). In any given year there are five billion individuals living in poor health (World Health Organization [WHO], 2016). Many factors contribute to obesity prevalence in the world today. For instance, the economic status of individuals is associated with the levels of health care access. Individuals residing within lower income areas are less likely to access higher quality med