In the last century, we have experienced rapid urbanization…

In the last century, we have experienced rapid urbanization with a population shift from rural to urban areas and an increased demand on our cities to provide the built infrastructure to support the influx of people. What health trend has coincided with increased urbanization?

Briefly describe (in approximately 6 sentences) the key deve…

Briefly describe (in approximately 6 sentences) the key developments in the history of the subdiscipline of Health & Medical Geography. To receive full credit, you must include: (1) the original name of the subdiscipline, the name of the person who is considered to be the “father,” and the original research foci, (2) the name of the health geographer who called for changes in research foci, what he recommended, and why, and (3) the types of research that the subdiscipline now includes.