Essays on Obese

Body Mass Index

Body Mass Index (BMI) Introduction Historically, the use of the Body Mass Index (BMI) has been the standard method of measuring obesity among the adults. The standards of BMI were created using population samples, which were calculated from the measurement of the weight and height of Caucasians. Recent research has proved that BMI alone cannot be an appropriate way of measuring obesity. The main reason for this is the differences in ethnicity and the genetic make-up of individuals. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has evaluated the trend of the BMI and the result is that the African ...

The United States is among the world’s leading countries suffering from obesity and diseases associated with unhealthy eating habits. Statistical evidence shows that about 68.8% of all adults Americans are either obese or overweight. Put in perspective, 3 in every 4 men are obese, while 36% of women are estimated to be obese (Croll, Dianne and Mary 196). One of the leading causes of the increasing numbers of obesity is unhealthy eating habits. This is a persuasive essay explaining why Americans should consider eating healthy diets and leading healthy lifestyles. Eating healthy means taking a balanced diet and ...

Obesity is a health disorder that entails the buildup of excess body fat. The extra fat affects the health of the individual in a negative way to the extent of developing other diseases such as hypertension, type two diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The rate of obesity is quite high in Kansas City, which ranked the twelfth position in 2015 with the prevalence of the disease increasing from the previous year. Primarily, the rate of prevalence of the disease is 34.2 percent, which is an increase from 19.1 percent in the year 2000(Hack, 2015). Kansas City was ranked the ...

Identify 3 Social Determinants of Health in Community

Unemployment, lack of access to affordable healthcare, and lack of proper nutrition and fitness among children and young adults are 3 major social health determinants in the city of Hialeah. The rate of unemployment is 7% which is significantly higher compared to the state average of 5.6% (City of Hialeah 2017). Unemployment leads to various health disparities and social insecurity such as poor nutrition, lack of education, and access to basic healthcare services (Hialeah Healthy Families 2011). Most of the adults in Hialeah have poor education which prevents them from understanding the need to access or use preventative healthcare ...

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Abstract Overweight and obesity are considered as the problems in which excessive or abnormal fat accumulates in the body that may impair health. Nearly, 13% of the adult population in the world was obese in the year 2014. Moreover, the global prevalence of obesity has increased by more than two times between the years 1980 and 2014. Obesity was once considered as the problem of developed and high-income countries but now the problem has also been found increasing in the middle- and low-income countries, especially in urban settings. It is important to note that some of ...

The United States is among the world’s leading countries suffering from obesity and diseases associated with unhealthy eating habits. Statistical evidence shows that about 68.8% of all adults Americans are either obese or overweight. Put in perspective, 3 in every 4 men are obese, while 36% of women are estimated to be obese (Croll, Dianne and Mary 196). One of the leading causes of the increasing numbers of obesity is unhealthy eating habits. This is a persuasive essay explaining why Americans should consider eating healthy diets and leading healthy lifestyles. Eating healthy calls for taking a balanced diet ...

The use of skin care bundle among hospitalized adult sick people can reduce the risk of skin breakdown compared to standard care of practice Pressure ulcers are a common problem in acute care hospitals, specifically among obese patients in intensive care units. Pressure ulcers or sores are common, serious but preventable health issues in the healthcare system. Pressure ulcers are associated with low quality of life, increased expenditure, increase hospital stay, and poor health outcomes (Bhattacharya & Mishra 2015). Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) are preventable if repositioning and turning techniques. However, the evidence on the effectiveness on these techniques is ...

O'Neill, K. E., Senapati, S., & Dokras, A. (2015). Use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist trigger during in vitro fertilization is associated with similar endocrine profiles and oocyte measures in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertility and sterility, 103(1), 264-269.

Comprehension

The comprehension phase of the quantitative critique process is characterized by the identification of the main terms and concepts of a quantitative study (Grove, Burns & Gray, 2014). The steps of the research process are also identified at this phase, including the purpose, design, methodology, analysis, and results. The comprehension phase of quantitative critique process was achieved by reading ...

Zinczenko in his article argues about two girls who had sued McDonald's for growing fat after consistently eating from the food outlet. His (Zinczenko) thesis is that the world should not blame the girls for eating from the fast food restaurant and growing fat but rather their parents' who give them money and the changed world where they cannot access fresh fruits such as grapefruits. In his work, Zinczenko argues that the girls often went home to find their working parents away and the only option they are left with is going to a fast food outlet. He writes ...

Obesity

Introduction Even if obesity has tapered off in the United States and contrary to our very worst fears, it is clear that dropping the overall rate of 38% of obese adults is a challenge that one can take on from a public health standpoint (“Obesity Rates”, 2017). Without a doubt, the Root Cause Analysis tool can come in handy here given that its five clear steps can help us get to the crux of the problem (“Root Cause”, 2017). So, without any further ado, let’s find long lasting solutions for the obesity problems in the United States. In ...

Family practices and values can influence the health promoting and disease preventing behavior of the individuals in the family. One can observe this in the families we encounter in day to day life. For example, obese parents tend to have obese children. Parents can influence the child’s lifestyle choices. The contribution of the family to the child’s health begins from how they decide to plan their family, prenatal care and post-natal care. Children who are breastfed by their mother for the first 6 months, tend to be in better health when compared to children who are not ...

What are the externalities associated with obesity (both positive and negative)? In other words, in what ways do the effects of obesity spillover to those who may not be considered obese? Essesntially, externalities that are associated with obesity revolve around the positive and the negative issues concerning the social costs (Cawley & Meyerhoefer, 2012).On this note, Cawley & Meyerhoefer, (2012), opines that the social costs associated with obesity may outweigh the benefits. In line with this, the negative externalities encompass the health issues of the people residing around the patient that often leads to psychological problems. As demonstrated in ...

Obesity among adolescents has increased in the past decade. Although obesity is considered as an adult disease, its manifestations have become common among adolescents. The rate of obesity among children has increased exponentially in both developed and underdeveloped nations of the world. Most children, adolescents, and young adults suffer from comorbid conditions of obesity such as type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, and dyslipidaemia. Nurses play a major role in the care and management of children and adolescents who are overweight or obese. The conventional and recommended strategy to manage children and adolescents with obesity include ...

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Abnormal Psychology Media Promotions Affecting Anorexia Nervosa and Obesity Parenting Magazine Article Lay Audience Media Promotions Affecting Anorexia Nervosa and Obesity Eating habits are greatly influenced by what people see online or on TV. Media covers a variety of things, from products helpful in losing weight to junk food and enticing eatables. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the effect of media on people in terms of their dietary habits. This paper addresses the cause-effect relationship between media and weight-related issues. Eating disorders and obesity are the most discussed topics nowadays, especially among children and adolescents. Our society has ...

Obesity is becoming a medical condition of major concern which requires immediate action by Public Health professionals. Renowned health workers are of the view that it is high time that the government takes a stand to curb obesity. But the ethical dilemma in this regard appears when it comes to the point that if onlookers should see what others are eating or if someone else should bother about the weight or eating habits of a person. These questions bring us to the point where a conflict arises between well being and freedom (Clark, 2013). A major ethical dilemma in ...

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The healthcare providers are focused to enhance the healthcare status in the country by means of remaining responsive towards the healthcare need of the nation. The public healthcare organizations address the healthcare need the residents at the national level by offering the effective healthcare services. The current paper has conducted the situational analysis by means of conducting PESTEL and SWOT analysis to assess the external and internal environment and it has been observed that Hamad Medical Corporation has the potential and resource to extend its healthcare services to address the wellbeing of the nation in a broader ...

Childhood obesity is a huge problem nationally because the number of obese and overweight kids is alarming and there are signs that it is increasing instead of decreasing (CDC, 2016). First, it is paramount to define this problem. Childhood obesity, according to (CDC, 2016), denotes the condition in which children and adolescents have a weight that is higher than the normal weight that is clinically defined as healthy at their age. Consequently, the children develop overweight-associated problems that initially were thought to affect only the adults. It is important to note that childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term ...

Childhood obesity is a growing health concern with the National Conference of State Legislatures (2014) estimating that 31.7% of children and adolescents are either obese or overweight. Consequently, such a health concern has an impact on nursing. This is especially the case considering that obesity is associated with the patient being at a high risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and liver complications (Joshi, 2015). It is therefore important that policy imperatives be developed to tackle the problem. Some of primary areas of concern for a policy touching on childhood obesity include school nutrition, insurance coverage for affected ...

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Introduction

Therapies are usually designed to address the problems of weight loss that should lessen the risks for chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. In addition to this, many researchers happen to approve of the positive feelings and the improvement of wellbeing that physical therapies are able to provide (Bryan & Tiggemann, 2001, p.147). Significant weight loss is said to accompany both positive and negative emotions, and it is in this regard that psychological balance should be maintained to ensure success of the therapy. The aim ...

1. Choose one of the following issues: depression, drug addiction, workplace fatalities, or obesity. Describe a specific way that a community that has a high number of people with that issue could help fix this issue by using methods based on each of the following: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. [6%] Primary care in general is provided by a nursing staff or a physician or an assistant. One is responsible for the maintenance of health and for treating the illness in patients or refers the patient to specialists if needed. Obesity is a growing concern in US and in ...

Despite the widespread awareness concerning obesity, very little progress has been made in the fight against obesity across the globe. The number of people suffering from obesity has doubled in the recent years. According to analysis published in the Lancet, an estimate of on third of the world’s population, 2.1 billion, is suffering are either obese or overweight. As compared to the statistics of other developing and under developed countries, the United States has the highest number of obese and overweight people (Fleming et al., 2014). It is estimated that 70.9 percent and 61.9 percent of American men ...

Childhood Obesity: An Overview

The rate of childhood obesity remains to be high in the past years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015b), 17 percent of children and teenagers or 12.7 million young individuals in the United States are affected by obesity during the past decades. Childhood obesity in children is determined by the child’s body mass index (BMI). Compared to children of the same weight and gender, a child is considered obese if his or her BMI is in the 95th percentile (Anderson & Butler, 2006). This is a serious condition. Obesity increases mortality and morbidity and presents ...

XAP Task 1

XAP Task 1

Introduction

Various studies are pertaining to the nursing discipline are available in journals and on the web. Understanding these pieces of information is essential when it comes to increasing one’s knowledge towards the nursing discipline. Normally, these studies encompassing the nursing practice are based on the evidence gathered either through quantitative or qualitative method of research. An exploratory type of research that aims to establish an understanding about the related motivations, opinions, and reasons is the main characteristics of a qualitative research. On the other hand, the quantitative approach aims to gain understanding of the topic ...

Obesity can be defined as a medical condition in which a person has excessive level of fat in his/her body. Obesity can be determined with the help of Body Mass Index or BMI. A person is considered overweight if his/her BMI is higher than 25 and less than 30. However, a person is considered obese if his/her BMI is 30 or above. Obesity is adversely affecting the society, especially children. If it continues to grow at its current pace the U.S. health care system could face major problems, and it calls for major steps to be undertaken by the ...

Introduction / Thesis

The topic chosen for this discussion relates to the prevalence of childhood obesity in America today. Pediatric obesity is a major health challenge today, and the obese children face risks of having metabolic disorders and lower health-related quality of life. There are greater chances of cardiovascular disease risk factors plus psychological and social problems among the obese children. The health-care costs related to pediatric obesity are expected to rise in the United States as asserted by Katzmarzyk et al. (2014). Based on the published information by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), advertisements and marketing of junk food ...

Introduction

Overweight and Obesity In the past 3 decades, obesity has been considered as one of the major health issues associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Many developed and industrialized nations have observed similar trends; however, the rate of obesity in the United States is considered to be the highest in the world (Choquet, H., & Meyre, D. 2011) Obesity is known to grow in an exponential rate within the United States. Based on a recent survey, 1 out of every 3 individuals in America are either overweight or obese. The data also revealed that the US was the only ...

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Abstract Obesity is a condition of having more than average fatness, and it is defined by the Body Mass Index (BMI) of 95th percentile or more. Obesity epidemic is not only affecting the people from underdeveloped and developing countries but also affecting the people of developed countries. Particularly, minorities in developed countries are facing the problem more commonly as compared to the other population. During the last few decades, it has not only affected the adults but also children even at very young ages. Therefore, for the betterment of future generations, it is important to work ...

Ethos

The reduction of childhood obesity is considered as a societal responsibility. Schools, parents, guardians, leaders, healthcare givers, the private sector, and community-based initiatives are responsible for obesity reduction in children. The involvement of such individuals will ensure that children live healthy lives.

Logos

Feeding children with healthy foods and helping them in becoming fit physically will reduce childhood obesity. Statistics show that, in America, one among three children is obese (National Center for Health Statistics et. al, 2015). However, in the African Americans and Hispanic communities, 40% of the children are overweight (National Center for Health Statistics et. al, 2015).

Pathos

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Turning Around Obesity Epidemic

The number of people who are overweight is outnumbering those with healthy weight in most of the societies. The rate of growth of obese people is increasing at alarming proportions in many countries. The problem is seen in not only adults, but also in children. The healthy weight for a person is estimated by a parameter called Body Mass Index (BMI). It is the ratio of a person’s weight in kilograms and the square of his/her height in meters. The BMI not exceeding twenty five is considered as healthy. If the BMI is above twenty five, the person ...

Obesity is becoming a national epidemic. Over one-third of American adults, and seventeen percent of adolescents and children are currently classified as obese (Ogden et al., 2014). Studies have shown that being overweight leads to an increased rate of mortality from all causes (McTigue et al., 2006). To help combat this epidemic, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a pamphlet that can be used as a guide to make healthy eating choices and what an average meal should look like throughout the day (United States Department of Agriculture, 2015). The USDA has also released a website to ...

Needs Assessment

Obesity among the young people is a big problem for the world, especially in the developed countries. For example, in Canada more than 26 percent of children and adolescents between the ages 2 and 17 are overweight or obese (Shields, 2006). In the United States, more than 17 percent of children and young people between the ages of two and nineteen years are obese (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, & Flegal, 2014). Obese youth is more likely to develop lifestyle illnesses such as diabetes and therefore are twice more likely to lose their lives before the age of fifty-five years. The high ...

Introduction

In recent decades, trends in diets tailored to promote weight loss have resulted in a significant increase in the intake of protein, particular in people with overweight and obesity issues. Accordingly, researchers have questioned the benefits or risks linked to the habitual consumption of “dietary protein in excess of recommended intakes” (Martin et al., 2005). In general, the primary concern has involved the possibility that diets rich in protein may increase hyperfiltration and, hence, exacerbate renal damage. Nevertheless, the potential link between protein-rich diets and renal damage has also been questioned due to an absence of adequate clinical evidence. ...

Answer Questions

Answer Questions.

Dietary factors (an unhealthy diet). Lifestyle (A sedentary lifestyle). Genes (familial predisposition) (Wallis, 2014). List four things that bacteria in our digestive system do to help us. Digestion of plant fibers. Influencing the storage of fat. Influencing blood glucose levels. Influencing response to hormones related to hunger (Wallis, 2014). Of the four things you have listed above (answers 4-7) which is the best documented, the best understood scientifically? The most understood and documented of the four activities is the digestion of plant fibers since bacteria have been found to digest organic materials both in vivo and in-vitro.

What are the two locations in the body that hold the most bacteria?

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One of the most significant health issues that effects men, women and children throughout the United States is obesity. Obesity is the label given to anyone who is more than simply overweight, but is carrying a vast amount of excess weight that it effects their abilities, energy and psychological well being. When that weight has increased to a size that prevents one from fitting in a single seat or unable to walk without assistance, they are often called “morbidly obese.” According to studies, more than 17% of children and 30% of adults living in the United States are considered ...

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Introduction

The goal of therapies addressing weight loss is to decrease the risks for chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, but also to ultimately increase positive feelings of well-being from physical improvements. Significant weight loss is accompanied by both positive and negative emotions and if the decrease in body mass is accompanying by negative feelings, maintenance is difficult. Therefore, psychological aspects to weight loss programs are an important consideration when determining the success of the therapy. Previous research concerning the psychological aspects of significant weight loss has made ...

Introduction

Unfortunately, the change of lifestyle that most college students experience has some detrimental side effects in the health. It can be observed that most people who enter college become overweight or obese after some time. Among the college lifestyle, this is termed as the freshman 5s, 10s, or 15s, referring to the amount of pounds one has put on when entering college. This can be attributed in changes to a more sedentary lifestyle, a shift in dietary habits, and the like. Whatever the cause, it has becoming a more common issue than before. Obesity in America has becoming a ...

Literature Review

The literature review was conducted in relevant academic journals that relate to elementary school-aged obesity. In essence, the review was carried out on home-based interventions, school-based interventions effectiveness, and sustainability of the methods adopted in curtailing obesity.

Obesity Epidemic

Childhood obesity is linked with severe health risks. Primarily, obesity is associated with diabetes mellitus, increased risk of coronary heart disease, orthopedic complications, and more stress on weight-bearing joints, and lastly, it is a cause of pediatric hypertension (CDC, 2016). Moreover, hospital costs associated with the treatment of obesity are dramatically high. Besides, being obese can set back children psychosocial status. In ...

Brennan, Virginia M, Shiriki K Kumanyika and Ruth Enid. Zambrana. Obesity Interventions in Underserved Communities: Evidence and Directions. New York: JHU Press, 2014. In this book, Brennan, Kumanyika, and Zambrana (2014) provided detailed information regarding obesity. For that, he provided evidence-based directions to control the increasing issue of obesity among children. The audience of this book is children, parents, and teachers. This book has a diverse group of researchers who have explored different effective models and methods for obesity interventions in underserved communities. The author has provided a range of recommendations to policy makers, parents, and teachers to deal ...

Summary and Reflection

The speaker’s topics are focusing on occupational health and safety in general terms with various themes to focus on in the broad topic. Understanding the cause of a problem is the first step that will help prevent the occurrence of an injury or problem in the future. Pollution arising from smoke is hazardous to our bodies. Although the government has mandated and given authority to a body to ensure the citizens are safe, it is the responsibility and the duty of every individual at personal and home level to ensure their safety. Smooth co-existence in the society and ...

Menlo Park is a city on the eastern side of San Mateo County, San Francisco Bay Area in the State of California. The city was founded in the 1850s by Dennis Oliver and D.C. McGlynn who bought a 1,700 acre piece of land and placed a wooden arch with the name “Menlo Park” as the name of the property. The current town grew up from a railway station under the same name and it became popular with businessmen in San Francisco. The city was incorporated in 1874. It borders Redwood City, Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, North Fair ...

Introduction

Obesity may be defined as the condition where an individual has more fat in his body more than the stipulated amount. It has been realized to have various effects on the individual’s health, such as diabetes and heart failures. This issue was mainly believed to be prominent amongst the older members of the society, however, over the years, the issue of obesity has been realized to be a disease that is also affecting the children in the society. As per the World Health Organization report (2012), about 170 Million children have been realized to be overweight and hence ...

All over the world, the number of people suffering from obesity coupled with those predisposed to obesity has been rising drastically over the years. As such, bariatric facilities need to assess whether their resources are adequate to accommodate this growing number of obese patients as well as overweight employees (Barness et al. 2011). Bariatric facilities can minimize their risk of liability and workers’ compensation claims by fully addressing the needs of bariatric patients. Moreover, they can define themselves as leaders in the provision of quality bariatric care by providing superior bariatric patient experience (Barness et al. 2011). To achieve ...

Over half of the population in the United States eats fast food. On the other hand, the other fifty-percent of the population finds themselves seeking for such sorts of foods now and then, especially when they do not have all the time to cook or when they are on the road. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is particularly higher among ethnic and racial minority, including Hispanics and Americans. At present, over 25% of the Americans are categorized as clinically obese. Such is the reason that while people in the United States are trying to reduce their consumption of ...

Proposed Solution

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of obesity among children has tripled from 6.5% in 1980 to 18.6% as of 2008. This is contrary to the prevalence of adults which has doubled. An effective solution for the overall problem of obesity should therefore focus more on children. Consequently, the proposed solution focuses more on school-going children given that a huge proportion of the target population (children) attends school, which is an important point of the socialization process for children. The solution involves inculcating practices and policies in schools that promote healthy habits with ...

Bariatric Facility Background

A Bariatric facility is a certified center of excellence given to insurance carriers, clinics, and hospitals after accreditation. The centers usually cater for bariatric surgery, which involves medical procedures to help people lose weight. Accredited medical entities operating as bariatric facilities have often undergone rigorous vetting, inspection, and bariatric reporting processes. It is after such inspection that a hospital or medical center becomes a Center of Excellence (COE) hospital. Certain types of medical equipment and facility technology also have to be specially made for bariatric patients. Also, minimum bariatric patient cases have to be maintained in annual tallies (Mitchell & ...

Diabetes in its generality is a condition that is associated with elevated blood sugar levels. When these elevations persist, the patient may experience cases of disturbance of other body systems and leading to poor functionality and ultimately a chronic condition that affects their quality of life. Type-2 diabetes (T2DM) is the most common type of diabetes whose impact on the health of populations has significantly been documented (Murrock, Taylor & Marino, 2013). Apparently, among the documented aspects of health disparities, T2DM is noted as one of the biggest health challenges for African Americans. The prevalence is even higher among women ...

The obesity epidemic has been in existence for quite a while, and its effect is projected to have a significant impact on U.S.A 5 or 10 years to come. My close friend who works at a local firm happens to be obese, and this has in one way affected me. He has always struggled with performing some small activities such as driving and therefore always ask for my assistance whenever he needs to travel. I generally look after him to ensure that he lives comfortably, and this has consumed so much of my personal time. Childhood obesity occurs when ...

DQ week 5

What health risks associated with obesity does Mr. C. have?

Is bariatric surgery an appropriate intervention? Why or why not?

Considering that the patient has a BMI of BMI = 29.55 kg/m2, bariatric surgery is a good option for him. Bariatric surgery is recommended for patients with a BMI of beyond 25 and who have been ascertained to indicate any other signs of extreme obesity. Bariatric surgery is a life-altering process but it has been noted to have positive impact on the life of the patient especially those with chronic severe obesity issues and this helps them reduce weight and subsequently maintain weight at a level that is manageable. It ...

In certain parts of the world, children have a high chance of being overweight or obese due to their eating habits, but more commonly because of lack of exercise. This is especially true in the American South. Obesity is traditionally defined as being at the 95th percentile or higher, with regards to BMI (Alizadeh, Khosravi, & Borna, 2013). Children between the ages of five and seventeen are supposed to be physically active for sixty minutes a day to remain healthy, and a BMC Health Report found that roughly 80% of teenagers between thirteen and fifteen do not meet this guideline. ...

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Health Promotion Proposal: Elementary School Age Obesity The goal of this project is to establish the major factors contributing to the increasing numbers of school-aged children been diagnosed with childhood obesity and its co-morbidities and recommend meaningful ways to stave off this alarming health problem in the present and future generations.

Interventions to Address the Goal

The role of the healthcare sector is to ensure the quality of health and wellbeing of every person in the society (Rice et al., 2013). Increasing numbers of obese children in the U.S. raise a health risk that requires quick intervention from health care stakeholders such as the ...

Many sleep disorders affect different people at different ages. These diseases present with different but related symptoms. The most common feature is an effect on the patterns of sleep of the patients. It is proper that both the patient as well as his or her family is aware of the expected symptoms and effects once an individual is diagnosed with any sleep disorder. Therefore, family health education is a crucial tool in the awareness creation among the family members. The focus of this paper is to highlight the signs, symptoms, treatment, and complications of certain mental disorders.

Sleep Apnea caused by Obesity

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Acknowledgements

This project paper demonstrates the integration of the knowledge I acquired from the courses in Master of Health Administration and Leadership Program and the collaborative application with this project’s community partner, MidMichigan Health to improve the community health in Gratiot County, Michigan. I am thankful for getting this valuable opportunity to work with a large healthcare organization. First and foremost, I would like to thank my parents who worked really hard to financially and emotionally support me in pursuing further education overseas. They comfort me every ...

Health promotion Goal

The goal of the project is to establish major factors contributing to increasing numbers of obese school-going children and recommend effective plans to prevent the health problem in the future.

Interventions to address the goal

The role of the healthcare sector is to ensure the quality of health and wellbeing of every person in the society. The increasing number of obese children in the United States raises a health risk that requires quick intervention from health care stakeholders. Weight-related conditions traditionally associated with adults are currently more common among the young generation, especially school-aged children compared to the past. Addressing the project goal demands ...

Response Critique

Obesity and overweight remain some of the most common chronic diseases not only in Australia but also in the whole world. According to World Health Organization (WHO) (2015, Key facts, para. 1), 600 million people aged 18 years and older were obese in 2014 in the whole world. I agree with you that the prevalence of obesity and overweight continues to increase globally. Indeed, it is reported that it has doubled since 1980 (WHO, 2015, Key facts, para. 1). I also agree with you that the prevalence of obesity and overweight in Australia is high. According to Australian Bureau ...

CDC (2012) defines social media as online communication tools that facilitate exchange of information, interaction, engagement, and sharing of ideas and other content over networks. In the recent past, the use of social has gained immense popularity, and the healthcare industry has not been left behind. Disease prevention through health promotion depends heavily on shared information, as the information empowers the public on issues affecting their health. Information access has been revolutionalized by social media, and as Heldman, Schindelar & Weaver (2013) posits, it is imperative to take the information to the people. 67% of internet users are active users ...

Abstract

The main purpose of this research is the provision of an overview about the child obesity, its causes, physiological and social changes, the existing advancements in childhood obesity, and prevention and intervention s of this problem. Attaining a complete impression about the factors linked with obesity in kids is really significant in developing the highly effective strategies of intervention. Community and family based intrusions have produced positive outcomes in order to reduce the level of BMIs and an improvement of the risk factors of MetS s. Inclusively, in the USA an increased level of obesity interventions and continuous initiatives ...

Narrative:

The topic of the research is to eradicate childhood obesity. A database search was carried out on to identify material that fit the description of the research. The keywords used included obesity, which is a state where the body mass index of an individual exceeds 30. Obesity in children focused on material that focused the effects of obesity in children. Material that contained a reference to obesity in children as well as ways to eradicate obesity in children was considered for the research. Material that focused on obesity in general without being specific to children was excluded from the ...

Quantitative research article

Empirical research in bioethical journals. A quantitative analysis by Borry, P., Schotsmans, P., & Dierickx, K.

Background/Introduction

The background of the research was to analyze the nature and evolution of the published empirical research in the fields of bioethics and medical ethics (Borry et al., 2006). This was prompted by an intense debate about the relationship between the normative and empirical perceptions of bioethics. By that time, there were only two studies which had described the nature and evolution of published empirical research in the field of bioethics and ethics and this study paper had to carry more research on this ...

Introduction

Depression is a common mental disorder in the world and it has led to the increase of medical conditions in different people and the decrease of the quality of life (Addis, 2008). A number of factors have been identified in relation to the variability of depression rates. The factors include age, marital status, gender, education, income and immigrant status (Akhtar-Danesh & Landeen, 2007). There is a need to evaluate the relationship between depression and the mentioned socio-demographic factors, specifically the factor of gender.

Hypothesis

The study will be based on the hypothesis that men are more prone to depression in comparison ...

Obesity refers to a medical condition whereby excess body fat has accumulated until it may cause adverse effects on the health, leading to increased health problems or/and reduced life expectancy. Obesity is a chronic disease causes numerous treatments and needs a long-life treatment (Huff, 2011). The path to weight loss is gradual and steady as it is not just about diet and exercise but an ongoing lifestyle, which includes daily exercise habits and eating habits. Losing weight is not easy and an obese individual need to use up more calories than he does take in. No matter what a ...