Public Health Considerations Regarding Obesity

Overview

5 out of 5 (9 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post-Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

15 Feb 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Obesity is a growing global public health epidemic, affecting 2 in 5 adults and 1 in 5 children in the United States. Over the past 3 decades, the prevalence of obesity has doubled or tripled in numerous countries, driven by urbanization, sedentary lifestyles, and increased consumption of high-calorie processed foods. The rise in childhood obesity signals a future burden of chronic diseases, emphasizing the urgency of prevention efforts targeting obesity-related noncommunicable diseases like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome.

Traditional strategies focused on individual behavior have proven insufficient. A new public health policy model addressing societal and environmental contributors to obesity is needed. Public health initiatives to curb obesity focus on promoting healthier lifestyles through policies. Family-based interventions, dietary education, and sustained community support also play pivotal roles in prevention and management. Effective obesity prevention necessitates collaborative efforts across policy, healthcare, and community sectors to mitigate its far-reaching physical, psychological, and economic impacts. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner's competence in recognizing the significance of obesity on public health, obesity prevention strategies, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional management approach to improve patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify common comorbidities associated with obesity.

  • Implement obesity prevention public policies.

  • Assess the public health consequences of obesity.

  • Apply interprofessional team strategies to improve care coordination and patient outcomes for individuals with obesity.

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