1. Description of the issue
• What the issue actually is
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. There are many simple ways of calculating obesity. Such as BMI. BMI is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults. It is defined as a person 's weight in kilograms divided by the square of his height in meters. • How prevalent the problem is (Australian incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality figures. Use graphs and table for this section where appropriate)
Australian prevalence: the rates of overweight and obesity amongst adults have doubled over the past 20 years. Australia has now been ranked as one of the fattest …show more content…
Effects on youth health and development
• Include information on how this issue can affect youth health and development in the short and long term (remember that health and development is not just physical).
Physical development: when weight is increased in your body you’re more likely to be at risk of major health problems. Youth is a stage of rapid growth, so nutrition and being healthy is very important. If youths eat unhealthy they may not get adequate nutrients that are required for growth. If you are obese, there may be a major lack in physical activity, which leads to a decrease in bone density and leaving you short of breath.
Social development: reports and studies show that children who are obese have a greater chance at being targets of bullying. Bullying can have a major toll on the psyche of children. Obesity can decrease the chance of getting kids to be outside as well as socializing with friends.
Emotional development: obesity can have an effect on self-image and the way people think about you. Emotionally obesity can cause you to become depressed. People who suffer from depression are less likely to be employed. Having a job can boost self-esteem and social life, while unemployed is the opposite. Kids who have suffered from obesity from a young age can find it hard to cope with emotions. And this is a major factor of growing …show more content…
Any information about an individual must be treated confidentially. If the doctor deems a young person (under the age of 18) to be mature, then parents do not have to be informed of consultations or treatment. If the person is deemed not mature by the doctor, then parents may be informed. In most cases, those aged 14 years or older demonstrate the maturity to make their own decisions, but this will of course depend on the individual and the nature of the consultation and/or treatment.
• The right to a second opinion. Regardless of the illness, all patients have the right to a second opinion or to be dealt with by a different worker without fear of victimisation.
• The right to use public health services. Most people residing in Australia have the right to use Medicare, which can provide treatment free of charge. Those aged 15 and over are entitled to their own Medicare card.
• The right to help develop a treatment plan. Individuals have the right to assist in the development of a treatment plan that suits
• What the issue actually is
Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. There are many simple ways of calculating obesity. Such as BMI. BMI is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify overweight and obesity in adults. It is defined as a person 's weight in kilograms divided by the square of his height in meters. • How prevalent the problem is (Australian incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality figures. Use graphs and table for this section where appropriate)
Australian prevalence: the rates of overweight and obesity amongst adults have doubled over the past 20 years. Australia has now been ranked as one of the fattest …show more content…
Effects on youth health and development
• Include information on how this issue can affect youth health and development in the short and long term (remember that health and development is not just physical).
Physical development: when weight is increased in your body you’re more likely to be at risk of major health problems. Youth is a stage of rapid growth, so nutrition and being healthy is very important. If youths eat unhealthy they may not get adequate nutrients that are required for growth. If you are obese, there may be a major lack in physical activity, which leads to a decrease in bone density and leaving you short of breath.
Social development: reports and studies show that children who are obese have a greater chance at being targets of bullying. Bullying can have a major toll on the psyche of children. Obesity can decrease the chance of getting kids to be outside as well as socializing with friends.
Emotional development: obesity can have an effect on self-image and the way people think about you. Emotionally obesity can cause you to become depressed. People who suffer from depression are less likely to be employed. Having a job can boost self-esteem and social life, while unemployed is the opposite. Kids who have suffered from obesity from a young age can find it hard to cope with emotions. And this is a major factor of growing …show more content…
Any information about an individual must be treated confidentially. If the doctor deems a young person (under the age of 18) to be mature, then parents do not have to be informed of consultations or treatment. If the person is deemed not mature by the doctor, then parents may be informed. In most cases, those aged 14 years or older demonstrate the maturity to make their own decisions, but this will of course depend on the individual and the nature of the consultation and/or treatment.
• The right to a second opinion. Regardless of the illness, all patients have the right to a second opinion or to be dealt with by a different worker without fear of victimisation.
• The right to use public health services. Most people residing in Australia have the right to use Medicare, which can provide treatment free of charge. Those aged 15 and over are entitled to their own Medicare card.
• The right to help develop a treatment plan. Individuals have the right to assist in the development of a treatment plan that suits