1. 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.

2. Brainstorm… 1. List some names/examples of developing and developed countries. 2. What does a developing and developed country looks like (related to Public Health Issues)? 3. 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

3. Developing Countries A nation with a low level of material well being Examples: Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia Characteristics:  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

4. Developed Countries A country that allows all of its citizens to enjoy a free and healthy life in a safe environment Examples: United States, Canada, Germany, Norway

5. Public Health Differences of Developing vs. Developed Countries 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 Why are these Public Health issues?? Do you think these issues affect life expectancy? https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world- factbook/rankorder/2102rank.html https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world- factbook/rankorder/2102rank.html Are most of these Environmental Factors?

6. REALITY CHECK!! 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