The demographics of the United States

  The demographics of the United States are changing and this demands that healthcare organizations focus on their structures, staffing and the populations they serve to ensure that the needs of all are being met.   How much do you know about the changing demographics where you live?   Click below to visit the Quick Facts page of the U.S. Census Bureau   https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/US/PST045219   Learn more about the demographics of the geographic area where you live. If you live outside of the US, pick an area of interest within the United States. Select facts from the dropdown menu to focus on a particular topic.     Use the "chart" and dashboard" features located at the top right corner of the page to change the way the information is presented     In a submission of at least 1.5 full pages [don’t include your header (name…class…date) in this page length], discuss the demographics of your selected area. How has it changed over time? What changes do you anticipate will occur in the next 5 years. What are the specialized medical needs of the population you chose and how might these needs change over time? Do you think the current healthcare system prepared to address the needs of these groups?