Assignment OverviewUnit 4 – Individual Project
ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Deliverable Length: 2-3 pages
OBJECTIVES
Familiarize yourself with the World Health Organization (WHO) by visiting its website http://www.who.int/en/.
First, identify a country to research (select one which you do not reside). Provide a brief statistical overview of the country you selected, including population, gross national income per capita, total expenditure on health, and the probability of dying in varying age groups.
Second, determine what the three (3) top causes of death in that country are.
Finally, research and answer the following questions, providing support for your answers:
How do the causes of death in that country deteriorate one’s health?
What are the risk factors in the country that cause the population to most likely die from these causes?
Has the country had any recent outbreaks (ie. Swine Flu)?
What is the life expectancy of individuals in that country?
Provide citations and references for your material in APA style.
