The essay will look at the prevalence of obesity in adults and wider society. Obesity will be defined along with current UK statistics and an explanation in how obesity is measured. The impact of socioeconomics and the environment will be identified in relation to obesity and the effect it may have on an individual and the wider society will be explored. Following this the campaign change4life will be considered in terms of its efficacy in preventing or improving the epidemic of obesity, this will be identified through analysis of the strengths and weaknesses within the campaign.
This essay will then go on to explore the role of a nurse in assisting an individual to improve their quality of life through promoting health and recovery within …show more content…
This is calculated via weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters Public Health England (2014) (PHE). This measure has been shown to correlate strongly with adiposity in adults. Additionally, the use of BMI calculates the prevalence of adult obesity within England (The international Obesity Task force,2015)
A person’s body weight arises from a multitude of factors including social determinants, economic drivers and environment. (Fat economics 2012). Obesity prevalence in England is known to be associated with many indicators of socioeconomic status, there are significant inequalities in obesity prevalence within the population. (Department of Health 2013)
The term ‘socioeconomic status’ is used to identify a person’s status comparative to others based on characteristics such as income, qualifications, type of occupation, and where they live. PHE, (2014) Following this, a number of measures have been developed to classify people into groups based on different characteristics. These measures are based on individuals, household or regional characteristics. Such calculations are used to assess inequalities between social groups. Helping to show the relationship between obesity prevalence in adults and socioeconomic status in the English population. (National obesity …show more content…
Society has become an obesogenic environment, one in which energy-dense rich foods are plentiful and sweets, sugary drinks and fast food are affordable, easily available and widely advertised to all ages. It is also important to consider how many short journeys are now taken by car, along with the number of people who work seated at computers or other sedentary occupations and reduced requirements for physical effort in the home (NHS
Certain groups in society have increased exposure to the determinants of obesity due to the food and physical activity environments in which they live and work. Individuals in low-income groups, typically live in districts with a denser supply of fast food outlets, less availability of fresh vegetables and fruit, and unsafe spaces for physical activity, especially for women and children. Vegetables and fruit can be 30–40% more expensive in poor neighbourhoods. along with the most deprived neighbourhoods having four times the number of fast food outlets compared with advantaged areas. (PHE,
This essay will then go on to explore the role of a nurse in assisting an individual to improve their quality of life through promoting health and recovery within …show more content…
This is calculated via weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters Public Health England (2014) (PHE). This measure has been shown to correlate strongly with adiposity in adults. Additionally, the use of BMI calculates the prevalence of adult obesity within England (The international Obesity Task force,2015)
A person’s body weight arises from a multitude of factors including social determinants, economic drivers and environment. (Fat economics 2012). Obesity prevalence in England is known to be associated with many indicators of socioeconomic status, there are significant inequalities in obesity prevalence within the population. (Department of Health 2013)
The term ‘socioeconomic status’ is used to identify a person’s status comparative to others based on characteristics such as income, qualifications, type of occupation, and where they live. PHE, (2014) Following this, a number of measures have been developed to classify people into groups based on different characteristics. These measures are based on individuals, household or regional characteristics. Such calculations are used to assess inequalities between social groups. Helping to show the relationship between obesity prevalence in adults and socioeconomic status in the English population. (National obesity …show more content…
Society has become an obesogenic environment, one in which energy-dense rich foods are plentiful and sweets, sugary drinks and fast food are affordable, easily available and widely advertised to all ages. It is also important to consider how many short journeys are now taken by car, along with the number of people who work seated at computers or other sedentary occupations and reduced requirements for physical effort in the home (NHS
Certain groups in society have increased exposure to the determinants of obesity due to the food and physical activity environments in which they live and work. Individuals in low-income groups, typically live in districts with a denser supply of fast food outlets, less availability of fresh vegetables and fruit, and unsafe spaces for physical activity, especially for women and children. Vegetables and fruit can be 30–40% more expensive in poor neighbourhoods. along with the most deprived neighbourhoods having four times the number of fast food outlets compared with advantaged areas. (PHE,