1. When/How/Why did Obesity became a public health concern in the United States (in the past 100 years)
2. What has been done in the US from a public health prospective to address the problem (policies, interventions, etc.)
Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide and is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have an negative impact on health. It is more commonly caused by excessive food intake, lack of exercises and genetic susceptibility. Also, the obesity rate is highest in United States.
WHEN? In 2015, 600 million adults and an estimated 100 million children were obese in 195 countries due to the above mentioned factors. From then, it is considered as the one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century and in 2013, the American Medical Association considered obesity as a disease. HOW? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that, just over one-third ( 97 million) of the United States young population are under the category of Obese and this figure is substantially increasing due to sedentary lifestyles and changes in eating habits. It is estimated that this figure would doubled by 2030 if left unconcern. So it considered as a major public health problem in the United States. WHY? These days more Americans tend to work at desk jobs, use electronic devices than hanging out and get served increasing larger portions at restaurants. Moreover, people now found a reason to stay at home glued to the chair, sofa or bed. They stay at home watching movies or by playing video games further results in obesity and other health ailments related to obesity such as heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, sleep apnea and more.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE SO FAR?
In most of the schools in the United states, they came forward to ban the sodas, junk foods and candy to reduce obesity in children. Moreover, physical education and physical activity programs conducted in schools on regular basis with the motto " NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND".
Voluntary ban on the sale of all high-calorie drinks and beverages in containers larger than 8 to 12 ounces in elementary, middle and high schools respectively.
Education on healthy eating and advocate for healthy food choices in an positive effort to curb obesity.
SCHOOL NUTRITION POLICY INITIATIVE ( 2008) came forward to remove all sodas, sweetened drinks and unhealthy foods ( snacks) from all schools ans also encouraging them to have a healthy or nutritious diet to reduce obesity.
Conduction of school based health programs on obesity has came forward with a positive result on school children.
Media also play a pivotal role in reducing obesity focused mainly on prevention/intervention methods including modifications of lifestyle. The Let's move campaigns and MyPlate Program initiated by Michelle Obama also had many success stories on reducing obesity and to promote physical activity mainly on children.
1. When/How/Why did Obesity became a public health concern in the United States (in the past...
What has been done in the United States from a public health prospective to adress the problem (policies, interventions, etc.) related to obesity?
Numerous policies are introduced annually to address the obesity problem in the United States. An important step in policy analysis is establishing criteria by which to evaluate policies. Using the public health problem of obesity, list four (4) evaluation criteria that you would use to analyze a public health policy for obesity, and briefly explain why you would use each criterion you list.
umerous policies are introduced annually to address the obesity problem in the United States. An important step in policy analysis is establishing criteria by which to evaluate policies. Using the public health problem of obesity, list four (4) evaluation criteria that you would use to analyze a public health policy for obesity, and briefly explain why you would use each criterion you list.
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