CHILDHOOD
\nOBESITY<\/p>\n
HCM-320: THE ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE<\/p>\n
FINAL PROJECT SUBMISSION COUNTING 7-2 POINTS: HEALTH ISSUE PRESENTATION<\/p>\n
medicalnewstoday.com<\/p>\n
ACCORDING TO<\/p>\n
THE CENTERS FOR INNOVATIVE<\/p>\n
CONTROL OF DISEASES<\/p>\n
AND PREVENTION,<\/p>\n
“ONE IN EVERY FIVE CHILDREN”<\/p>\n
AND<\/p>\n
ADOLESCENTS IN<\/p>\n
THE US HAVE<\/p>\n
\u25aa “There are several elements that can play a role in the development of obesity (CDC)<\/p>\n
gain, which include both behavior and genetics, as well as taking<\/p>\n
a number of pharmaceuticals “. (CDC)<\/p>\n
The state of the economy might also be a significant factor.<\/p>\n
\u25aa Children’s environments<\/p>\n
\u25aa Urban planning<\/p>\n
a variety of nutritious and reasonably priced meal options<\/p>\n
\u25aa Exercise in a safe setting<\/p>\n
Children in the United States have been exposed to a<\/p>\n
increase in the prevalence of obesity in recent years, and<\/p>\n
It poses a significant risk to people’s health.<\/p>\n
medicalnewstoday.com<\/p>\n
AN APPRAISAL OF THE CONCERN WITH HEALTH<\/p>\n
PRINCIPLES AND INDICATORS OF THE ECONOMIC SYSTEM<\/p>\n
If we are to believe Cawley, “The real price of a two-liter bottle of Coca-Cola and a McDonald’s meal both decreased by 34.89 percent between the years 1990 and 2007 respectively.<\/p>\n
a decrease of 5.44 percent was seen in the quarter-pounder with cheese “. (Cawley 2010)<\/p>\n
The BMI is extremely sensitive to the pricing of fast food, especially for young people from<\/p>\n
families living on a limited budget<\/p>\n
Those with higher incomes may be able to afford to buy more expensive but healthier meals.<\/p>\n
lieu of low-quality inexpensive junk food.<\/p>\n
The accumulation of additional wealth may also play a role in the development of obesity.<\/p>\n
increased calorie consumption alongside decreased physical activity.<\/p>\n
vectorstock.com<\/p>\n
IMPACTS ON THE ECONOMY<\/p>\n
\u25aa Diabetes<\/p>\n
Ailments of the Heart<\/p>\n
\u25aa Hypertension<\/p>\n
\u25aa Stroke<\/p>\n
My asthma<\/p>\n
Ailments of the Coronary Arteries (CHD)<\/p>\n
result in increased costs for medical care for<\/p>\n
the diagnosis, as well as the treatment.<\/p>\n
It was brought to our attention that “The yearly<\/p>\n
the immediate expenses of childhood<\/p>\n
estimates of obesity in the United States<\/p>\n
to the tune of approximately $14.3 billion” (Cawley,<\/p>\n
according to Hammond’s research)<\/p>\n
Many studies have examined to<\/p>\n
which obesity causes diseases<\/p>\n
as well as the price tag for Medicare<\/p>\n
system.<\/p>\n
Vectorstock.com<\/p>\n
SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS<\/p>\n
Low-income, profession, and education<\/p>\n
are socioeconomic factors that influence<\/p>\n
obesity.<\/p>\n
Families with more educated heads of households have a<\/p>\n
lower obesity rate than those with less educated heads,<\/p>\n
although the relationship is not consistent across races and<\/p>\n
ethnicities.<\/p>\n
Parents who work full time jobs are less likely to promote<\/p>\n
healthy lifestyle options for there children.<\/p>\n
dreamstime.com<\/p>\n
IMPACTED HEALTHCARE<\/p>\n
ORGANIZATIONS<\/p>\n
Pediatric Organizations are impacted by<\/p>\n
childhood obesity the most.<\/p>\n
\u25aa Pediatric organizations deal with health issue<\/p>\n
caused by childhood obesity, including<\/p>\n
hypertension, diabetes, and joint impairments.<\/p>\n
\u25aa Childhood obesity also affects mental health<\/p>\n
organizations. With issues such as being bullied or<\/p>\n
being the bully, stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n
dreamstime.com<\/p>\n
\u201cDon’t make kids feel<\/p>\n
bad about their<\/p>\n
weight, they say, and<\/p>\n
it just might be easier<\/p>\n
for them to lose it\u201d.<\/p>\n
(Gordon 2019)<\/p>\n
Assessment OF POLICY<\/p>\n
\u2022 Socioeconomic status<\/p>\n
\u2022 Children’s environments<\/p>\n
\u2022 Urban planning<\/p>\n
\u2022 affordable food options<\/p>\n
\u2022 Exercise in a safe<\/p>\n
environment<\/p>\n
\u2022 Income and working parents<\/p>\n
Current Landscape According to the CDC \u201cthere are<\/p>\n
many different programs and policies that can contribute<\/p>\n
towards the creation of healthy<\/p>\n
community food environments\u201d. (CDC) One such strategy<\/p>\n
is to encourage farmers markets and<\/p>\n
grocery stores to establish shops in deprived areas.<\/p>\n
classroomclipart.com<\/p>\n
Operational Strategies<\/p>\n
\u2022 Healthy eating habits<\/p>\n
\u2022 limiting calorie-rich temptations<\/p>\n
\u2022 adequate sleep<\/p>\n
\u2022 minimize screen<\/p>\n
\u201cRemember<\/p>\n
that small<\/p>\n
changes every<\/p>\n
day can lead to<\/p>\n
success\u201d. (CDC) In order to prevent chronic conditions, healthcare facilities need<\/p>\n
to educate their patients<\/p>\n
about healthy lifestyles.<\/p>\n
pngitem.com<\/p>\n
HEALTHCARE<\/p>\n
ORGANIZATIONS<\/p>\n
\u25aa Clinical care can be provided via mobile clinics in underserved<\/p>\n
areas both rural and urban by using vans, trucks, and buses to<\/p>\n
provide services through a comprehensive technology<\/p>\n
infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u25aa A change needs to be made by the health insurance industry so<\/p>\n
that coverage is more affordable and easier to qualify for.<\/p>\n
\u25aa Growing children should be monitored.<\/p>\n
\u25aa Provide families with proper nutrition and exercise information.<\/p>\n
\u25aa Direct them to local or online resources if they require more<\/p>\n
Helpance.<\/p>\n
According to Cutler \u201cstate<\/p>\n
and local governments<\/p>\n
currently spend about $300<\/p>\n
billion annually on health<\/p>\n
care, and health care<\/p>\n
accounts for nearly one-third<\/p>\n
of state budgets\u201d. (Cutler<\/p>\n
2010)<\/p>\n
outschool.com<\/p>\n
IMPROVING<\/p>\n
CHILDHOOD<\/p>\n
OBESITY<\/p>\n
\u2022 Children do develop healthier eating patterns when their home<\/p>\n
environments support them.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Children’s food consumption and physical activity will be<\/p>\n
positively affected by the Early Childhood Intervention Program<\/p>\n
by means of helping them to develop healthy habits.<\/p>\n
\u2022 One of the main benefits of wellbeing is helping to reduce health<\/p>\n
care costs. affected by the Early Childhood Intervention Program by means of<\/p>\n
helping them to develop healthy<\/p>\n
cookinglight.com<\/p>\n
IMPLEMENTATION<\/p>\n
\u2022 Obesity prevention recommendations are faced<\/p>\n
with numerous barriers by parents, including<\/p>\n
apprehension and unwillingness to change<\/p>\n
among children and families, in addition to<\/p>\n
economic barriers.<\/p>\n
\u2022 It is important for families to be considered<\/p>\n
during the development of intervention<\/p>\n
programs so that barriers can be overcome and<\/p>\n
appropriate facilitators can be utilized.<\/p>\n
\u2022<\/p>\n
Children from low-income families are most likely<\/p>\n
to be obese in the United States, in part because<\/p>\n
healthy foods are expensive and fast food is<\/p>\n
affordable.<\/p>\n
gardencitymi.org<\/p>\n
Implementation<\/p>\n
\u2022 Mobile healthcare services<\/p>\n
\u2022 Healthy living classes<\/p>\n
\u2022 Safer places to implement exercise<\/p>\n
\u2022 Government funding<\/p>\n
\u2022 Community support<\/p>\n
clipart.world.com<\/p>\n
Istock.com<\/p>\n
REFEREENCES<\/p>\n
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Overweight & Obesity<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/obesity\/childhood\/index.html<\/p>\n
Hemmingsson, E. (2018) Early Childhood Obesity Risk Factors: Socioeconomic Adversity,<\/p>\n
Family Dysfunction, Offspring Distress, and Junk Food Self-Medication<\/p>\n
https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5958160\/#Sec2title<\/p>\n
Cawley, J. (2010) The Economics Of Childhood Obesity<\/p>\n
https:\/\/sph.uth.edu\/content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/Economics-of-Childhood-Obesity.pdf<\/p>\n
Cutler, D. (2010) How States Can Improve the Health Care System: Four Steps for Health Care Reform<\/p>\n
How States Can Improve the Health Care System<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n