Health Issues From Obesity in the United States

COLLAPSE Obesity is a problem not only in the United States, but globally as well. As you know, obesity can lead to numerous chronic health problems from heart disease to type 2 diabetes. Childhood diabetes is also increasing at a disconcerting rate. Consider how obesity rates in the United States compare to other developed and developing countries. Also reflect on health promotion and prevention strategies that BSN nurses can implement. With these thoughts in mind, respond to the following: 1-How do health issues resulting from obesity in the United States compare to those in other countries? 2-When developing an obesity health prevention strategy in the U.S. and in another country, what are some of the ethical, cultural, economic, political, or environmental issues a BSN nurse should consider? Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature. Readings Course Text: Global Health Care: Issues and Policies. Chapter 10, "Global Perspectives on Selected Chronic Cardiovascular Diseases" High prevalence levels of chronic disease pose a significant economic threat through lost productivity from afflicted workers, along with increased health care costs. Chapter 9 discusses the impact of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Chapter 11, "Global Perspectives on Diabetes and Respiratory and Orthopedic Chronic Diseases" Chronic diseases such as musculoskeletal disorder, diabetes, and asthma continue to be major world health problems expected to increase in the next two decades. The cost of health care and the resulting disabilities are examined in this chapter. Review Chapter 14, "Global Perspectives on Nutrition" (pp. 364–3 66) Course Text: Public Health Nursing: Population-Centered Health Care in the Community Chapter 20, "Promoting Health Through Healthy Communities and Cities" The Healthy Communities and Cities initiative promotes public policy to improve the health capacity of community partnership.