1. Identify the major public health issues created by population
aging

2. Synthesize published research in gerontological public health

3. Assess social and behavioral factors that contribute to health
conditions in later life
 
4. Create public health strategies to address challenges of
population aging for individuals, public health infrastructure,
and health care systems

The topical outline is adapted from the book, “Aging and Public
Health,” by Prohaska, Anderson, and Binstock, 2013.

Fundamentals

1. Explain contemporary perspectives on public health

2. Clarify the roles of public health in an aging society

3. Summarize financing and organizing health and long-term care
services for older populations

4. Assess the health and quality of life of older populations:
concepts, resources, and systems


Social and behavioral factors

5. Distinguish unique aspects of social determinants of health
inequities and health care in old age

6. Assess role of disability and functional status to health and
wellbeing in an aging society

7. Summarize behavioral risk factors and appraise impact of
evidence-based interventions


Societal applications

8. Examine translation challenges regarding dissemination and
implementation of public health interventions

9. Critique family caregiving strategies for older adults

10. Assess role of social engagement for a healthy aging society

11. Compare public health policy successes that support healthy 
aging


Public health infrastructure for an aging society

12. Appraise role of technology to support older adults

13. Propose strategies to educate the public health workforce to
prepare for an aging society
 
14. Evaluate strategies for disaster preparedness, response, and
recovery

15. Examine and propose planned and built environments in public
health

16. Describe contribution of genomics in aging processes

17. Synthesize global perspectives on public health and aging

18. Critique resource allocation strategies in an aging U.S. 
society