Changing Demographics affect on Heathcare
May 16, 2009
The video below shows significant changes in population. Although the estimates use straight line calculations it is sobering to say the least. The estimates may overestimate the growth of immigrant population because as those population become more wealthy and stabilized in their new countries the birthrate drop significantly. The tone of the video is very negative and it is unclear what exeactly the “call to action” is. With that said the population shift and associated clash of cultures are on the horizon. It may be a mater of when not if.
Now what of the Islamic influence on providing health care. I am comforted that the Latino explosion in the U.S. has given us some experience in what having a changing demographic can mean. However Islam can be a much more dramatic shift in cultures. All things to consider when advancing health care reform.
