Caring for the Population: Assessment and Diagnosis
Caring for Population
With the introduction of machines and new technology in our lives we as Americans, have become very lazy and heavily dependent on the software driven machines which in turn has reduced the total amount of physical activity undertaken throughout the day. The concept of earning more and more money while we totally avoid giving time to ourselves through exercises, gyms, aerobics and yoga has in turn, made us into the fattest nation of the world. And due to obesity and tension our pancreases stop working and condition arises that is known as diabetes. Obesity can create many problems on an individual level and on a community level. Obesity hinders the functional level of organism and can cause loss in terms of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) or GNP (Gross National Product). It is obvious that a slow and unproductive organism wouldn't perform well in the society and will cause problems for others as well and will seek shortcuts in practical life to gain success and it gets its work done. In this paper I will be highlighting problems regarding obesity in the state of Florida and possible solutions for this problem of extreme importance.
Community:
The community that I will be discussing about in this paper is the community of Okaloosa County, Florida, where the vast majority of the population is obese and diabetic. Here people are eating while sitting in their cars and behind-the-desk culture is very prevalent here. Drive-through, fast food joints are ever more popular here and this reflects how people have become lazy that they are not energetic enough to go into the restaurant.
Demographic and Epidemiological Data:
The official obesity rate of Okaloosa County, Florida is 20.7% (Public Broadcasting Service). This means that out of every 100 people, approximately 21 individuals are obese. There are other reports that suggest that this rate is much higher than stated and is near to 30%. But as compared to other constituencies of the United States, this rate is much lower and people here are healthier than any other area. Estimated adult obesity-attributable percentages and expenditures...
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