Name: Erica P.

Manlunas Date: September 24,2021

BSN 3-A

1. In your opinion, what comprises demography and explain each component.

-For me, Demography is the study of the human population size, composition and distribution
in space.

Population size- simply refers to the number of people in a given place or area at a given time.
Describing Population Size Ways in Measuring population size by determining Increase in
population.

Population composition- Characterized in relation to certain variables such as age,

sex, occupation or educational level. Age and sex composition -the age and sex composition
of the population can be described at the same time using a population pyramid. It is a graphical
presentation of the age and sex composition of the population.

Describing spatial distribution- Describes how people are distributed in a specific geographic
location. The distribution of the population and space can be described in terms of urban rural
distribution, population density and crowding index. The measures help the Nurse decide how
meager resources can be justifiably allocated based on concentration of population in a certain
place.

2. Why is it important to know the demography of a certain community?

-Demographics, It's vital to understand who makes up the community. Age, gender, race and
ethnicity, marital status, education, number of people in household, first language these and
other statistics make up the demographic profile of the population. When you put them
together it gives you a clear picture of who community residents are. Demographic data can
help provide a basis for understanding communities as they are now, where they've been and
where they're headed. It can be a powerful tool for tracking change over time and for
uncovering the needs or strengths of a community to guide planning, policy development or
decision making.

3. How is it relevant in the health care delivery system?

-The aging of the population affects the demand for all health care services, including hospitals,
and long-term care. Older persons use more health services than their younger counterparts
because they have more health problems. They are also hospitalized more often and have longer
lengths of stay than younger persons. Changes in population size, age, race and ethnicity affect
the health-care resources needed, the cost of care provided, and even the conditions associated
with each population group. Health-care organizations will have to adapt quickly to meet their
patients’ changing needs all while addressing health-reform requirements.