Description
Includes a cover page and introduction for the flyer with an explanation of the issue selected, a description of the audience, and the search terms used to identify resources.(20 points)In the Flyer:
Defines key terms in a way that is appropriate for the target audience.(10 points)
Describes the health issue using language appropriate for the audience. 20 points)
Provides guidance on how to identify websites and resources with credible information on the issue(20 points)
Recommends 4-5 websites with clear, valuable, and reliable information on the issue. 10points
Writing used in Introduction 10points
Writing used in Flyer 20points
Running head: HEALTH INFORMATION PATIENT HANDOUT
Childhood Obesity: Health information Patient Handout
Walden University
Annalakshmi Selvam
2/6/18
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HEALTH INFORMATION PATIENT HANDOUT
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Abstract
The global disease profiles have led to the rapid changes in the attention of medical practitioners
and policymakers. These profiles are mostly experienced in the low and middle-class families
from many parts of the world. The emerging challenge of obesity and the related risks such as
cardiovascular diseases are becoming factors of concern. Obesity, in particular, has become a
serious epidemic in the globe which has caused major public concern in relation to health. It is
estimated that obesity contributes to about two and half million deaths annually in the world
(Skinner, & Skelton, 2014). Obesity is a factor that is independent of cardiovascular diseases
which are associated with an inflated rate of mortality and morbidity and a reduced life
expectancy. This is an important health factor to consider because, in the last two centuries, the
global health system has experienced a heightened cost in health management due to related
issues such as obesity among children and adolescent. The following discussion identifies
obesity in children. The paper explains the issue, the reasons for choosing the issue, the
description of the audience and the identified health issue.
Keywords: obesity, global health, illness and management
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Childhood Obesity
Obesity is an accumulation of excess fats in the body of a person into levels that are
harmful. Children are considered as obese if their percentile of body mass index is more than 98
centile. Pediatric obesity is considered more crucial as a health burden in childhood than in
adulthood. This problem is developed by chronic positive energy balance, which can be
considered as excessive intake of food. It is approximated that about seventeen percent of
children in America are obese and another twenty-three percent being overweight, with the
prevalence of these conditions being specific among different ethnic groups (Skinner, & Skelton,
2014). Obesity in children expose the victims of insulin resistance causing complications such as
renal and liver diseases, and dysfunction of their reproductive systems.
Reasons for Choosing the Issue
Obesity in children is considered among the greatest risks to health both in their shortterm and long-term health. The obsessed children are prone lifestyle diseases such as cancer,
general heart diseases, and stroke among others. Children result in obesity because their bodies
stored excess energy as fat (Prince et al., 2014). These fats have to be burned for the children to
remain healthy. The issue is of great concern because children have peculiar behaviors which
predispose them to obesity. Most children are characterized by spending most of their free time
watching television or playing with electronic items. They are scarcely exposed physical
exercises unless when playing with friends. The population is also characterized by poor eating
habit, with a special emphasis on sugary and fatty foods. These factors expose the population to
risks of becoming obsess and therefore the need to address this issue. Another factor that is of
important consideration is the alarming rate into which the rate of obese children is increasing.
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Many regions in the world are experiencing a steady increase in the rate obese children, which is
a trend that needs a special attention.
Health concern
Obesity is a health concern that has detrimental consequences to the general wellbeing of
a child. Children with obesity are vulnerable to more health complications including but not
limited to, asthma attacks, kidney problems impaired glucose tolerance, joints problems among
others. Obesity is also linked to other psychosocial problems like depression and low self-esteem.
However, not all obsessed children may depict these problems although they are evident in many
children. For example, the diabetes type 2 has been prevalent in most obsessed teens almost in all
social economic classes. An important point to consider is that obsessed children are more likely
to become obsessed even at their adulthood (Prince et al., 2014). Obesity inflates the chances of a
child to develop more health risks and experience a reduced life expectancy and therefore, the
importance of reconsidering the subject.
Description of the Population.
A child is described as a person of age less than nineteen years unless otherwise
prescribed by the law. An adolescent is a person aged between ten and niter years. These
important guidelines should be considered in assessing obesity in children. This population is
vulnerable to obesity because they are less likely to make their own choice depending on their
lifestyle which are predisposing factors of obesity. This population has little control over their
diet and their life patterns including physical exercises. They tend to have a similar diet to their
parents, which explains the reason for obesity being a family health issue. Other factors such as
medical complications should, however, be considered as results for obesity in this population.
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Some children become obese due to therapy such as cancer and neurosurgical procedure therapy.
Obesity in children and adolescent is determined by the body mass index. This factor is specific
to gender and age of the children. The status of the weight of a child is determined by the genderspecific percentile of the BMI because this population has varying body composition from male
and female children. The rate of obesity in children ranges from two to nineteen years. This
population makes about 18.5 percent (Skinner, & Skelton, 2014). However, this rate varies from
one age group to another with an increase in the increase in the age. The rate starts declining in
children from low-income families and in the societies that takes preventive measures against
obesity.
Description of the Health Issue.
In children, obesity is considered a complicated disorder. The prevalence of this disorder
has been steady especially in the recent years. This has led to the labeling of this issue as a major
health concern in the world and especially in the developed countries (Pakalnis & Kring, 2012).
The Body Mass Index is the tool which has been used to identify risks of obese, which measures
the fat in the body, calculated as kilograms divided by the height of an individual. However, it is
only in a clinical setting where the correct body can be determined accurately.
Connection of obesity.
Some forms of obesity in children are linked with genetic syndromes such as Down
syndrome, Cohen syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and Turner syndrome. The problem that is
caused by hormonal disorder is associated with specific syndromes (Pakalnis & Kring, 2012).
These syndromes include growth hormone resistance, hypothyroidism, growth hormone
deficiency, prolactin-secreting tumor, and resistance to the action of leptin or leptin deficiency
and glucocorticoid excess, which is also referred to as crushing syndrome. Obesity in children
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can be medicated. Some of the prescribed medications include Sulfonylureas, Megace, Oral
contraceptives, insulin that can be administered in excessive doses, Cortisol, and other groups of
glucocorticoids, Risperidone among others. However, the best method of managing obesity in
children is through prevention. The prevention measures include reducing the food intake in
children especially sugary and fatty foods, reducing their time on television, regular medical
check to monitor their weight and involving them in physical exercises.
Recommended Websites
Aboutkidshealth,
http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/News/Columns/PaediatriciansCorner/Pages/Causes-andconsequences-of-childhood-obesity.aspx
The State of Obesity, https://stateofobesity.org/childhood-obesity-trends/
Medscape,
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/985333-
overview?pa=7gsI0f%2BVKjQGxqWEwNjfSKaoLlreLR4VxWDYo6i0o5TCpIvEQiGPPsTLBR
hPbt8KhCPjcQN6%2Bq5HFi%2FsZOIVPjaX%2B0yjVSjiGm4o1qH%2F6Uk%3D#a5
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/defining.html
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References
. McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. (2015). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge.
Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Pu Prince, R. L., Kuk, J. L., Ambler, K. A., Dhaliwal, J., & Ball, G. D. (2014). Predictors of
metabolically healthy obesity in children. Diabetes care, 37(5), 1462-1468.
Pakalnis, A., & Kring, D. (2012). Chronic daily headache, medication overuse, and obesity in
children and adolescents. Journal of child neurology, 27(5), 577-580.
Skinner, A. C., & Skelton, J. A. (2014). Prevalence and trends in obesity and severe obesity among
children in the United States, 1999-2012. JAMA pediatrics, 168(6), 561-566.
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Childhood Obesity: Health information Patient Handout
Walden University
Annalakshmi Selvam
2/6/18
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HEALTH INFORMATION PATIENT HANDOUT
2
Abstract
The global disease profiles have led to the rapid changes in the attention of medical practitioners
and policymakers. These profiles are mostly experienced in the low and middle-class families
from many parts of the world. The emerging challenge of obesity and the related risks such as
cardiovascular diseases are becoming factors of concern. Obesity, in particular, has become a
serious epidemic in the globe which has caused major public concern in relation to health. It is
estimated that obesity contributes to about two and half million deaths annually in the world
(Skinner, & Skelton, 2014). Obesity is a factor that is independent of cardiovascular diseases
which are associated with an inflated rate of mortality and morbidity and a reduced life
expectancy. This is an important health factor to consider because, in the last two centuries, the
global health system has experienced a heightened cost in health management due to related
issues such as obesity among children and adolescent. The following discussion identifies
obesity in children. The paper explains the issue, the reasons for choosing the issue, the
description of the audience and the identified health issue.
Keywords: obesity, global health, illness and management
HEALTH INFORMATION PATIENT HANDOUT
3
Childhood Obesity
Obesity is an accumulation of excess fats in the body of a person into levels that are
harmful. Children are considered as obese if their percentile of body mass index is more than 98
centile. Pediatric obesity is considered more crucial as a health burden in childhood than in
adulthood. This problem is developed by chronic positive energy balance, which can be
considered as excessive intake of food. It is approximated that about seventeen percent of
children in America are obese and another twenty-three percent being overweight, with the
prevalence of these conditions being specific among different ethnic groups (Skinner, & Skelton,
2014). Obesity in children expose the victims of insulin resistance causing complications such as
renal and liver diseases, and dysfunction of their reproductive systems.
Reasons for Choosing the Issue
Obesity in children is considered among the greatest risks to health both in their shortterm and long-term health. The obsessed children are prone lifestyle diseases such as cancer,
general heart diseases, and stroke among others. Children result in obesity because their bodies
stored excess energy as fat (Prince et al., 2014). These fats have to be burned for the children to
remain healthy. The issue is of great concern because children have peculiar behaviors which
predispose them to obesity. Most children are characterized by spending most of their free time
watching television or playing with electronic items. They are scarcely exposed physical
exercises unless when playing with friends. The population is also characterized by poor eating
habit, with a special emphasis on sugary and fatty foods. These factors expose the population to
risks of becoming obsess and therefore the need to address this issue. Another factor that is of
important consideration is the alarming rate into which the rate of obese children is increasing.
HEALTH INFORMATION PATIENT HANDOUT
4
Many regions in the world are experiencing a steady increase in the rate obese children, which is
a trend that needs a special attention.
Health concern
Obesity is a health concern that has detrimental consequences to the general wellbeing of
a child. Children with obesity are vulnerable to more health complications including but not
limited to, asthma attacks, kidney problems impaired glucose tolerance, joints problems among
others. Obesity is also linked to other psychosocial problems like depression and low self-esteem.
However, not all obsessed children may depict these problems although they are evident in many
children. For example, the diabetes type 2 has been prevalent in most obsessed teens almost in all
social economic classes. An important point to consider is that obsessed children are more likely
to become obsessed even at their adulthood (Prince et al., 2014). Obesity inflates the chances of a
child to develop more health risks and experience a reduced life expectancy and therefore, the
importance of reconsidering the subject.
Description of the Population.
A child is described as a person of age less than nineteen years unless otherwise
prescribed by the law. An adolescent is a person aged between ten and niter years. These
important guidelines should be considered in assessing obesity in children. This population is
vulnerable to obesity because they are less likely to make their own choice depending on their
lifestyle which are predisposing factors of obesity. This population has little control over their
diet and their life patterns including physical exercises. They tend to have a similar diet to their
parents, which explains the reason for obesity being a family health issue. Other factors such as
medical complications should, however, be considered as results for obesity in this population.
HEALTH INFORMATION PATIENT HANDOUT
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Some children become obese due to therapy such as cancer and neurosurgical procedure therapy.
Obesity in children and adolescent is determined by the body mass index. This factor is specific
to gender and age of the children. The status of the weight of a child is determined by the genderspecific percentile of the BMI because this population has varying body composition from male
and female children. The rate of obesity in children ranges from two to nineteen years. This
population makes about 18.5 percent (Skinner, & Skelton, 2014). However, this rate varies from
one age group to another with an increase in the increase in the age. The rate starts declining in
children from low-income families and in the societies that takes preventive measures against
obesity.
Description of the Health Issue.
In children, obesity is considered a complicated disorder. The prevalence of this disorder
has been steady especially in the recent years. This has led to the labeling of this issue as a major
health concern in the world and especially in the developed countries (Pakalnis & Kring, 2012).
The Body Mass Index is the tool which has been used to identify risks of obese, which measures
the fat in the body, calculated as kilograms divided by the height of an individual. However, it is
only in a clinical setting where the correct body can be determined accurately.
Connection of obesity.
Some forms of obesity in children are linked with genetic syndromes such as Down
syndrome, Cohen syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, and Turner syndrome. The problem that is
caused by hormonal disorder is associated with specific syndromes (Pakalnis & Kring, 2012).
These syndromes include growth hormone resistance, hypothyroidism, growth hormone
deficiency, prolactin-secreting tumor, and resistance to the action of leptin or leptin deficiency
and glucocorticoid excess, which is also referred to as crushing syndrome. Obesity in children
HEALTH INFORMATION PATIENT HANDOUT
6
can be medicated. Some of the prescribed medications include Sulfonylureas, Megace, Oral
contraceptives, insulin that can be administered in excessive doses, Cortisol, and other groups of
glucocorticoids, Risperidone among others. However, the best method of managing obesity in
children is through prevention. The prevention measures include reducing the food intake in
children especially sugary and fatty foods, reducing their time on television, regular medical
check to monitor their weight and involving them in physical exercises.
Recommended Websites
Aboutkidshealth,
http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/News/Columns/PaediatriciansCorner/Pages/Causes-andconsequences-of-childhood-obesity.aspx
The State of Obesity, https://stateofobesity.org/childhood-obesity-trends/
Medscape,
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/985333-
overview?pa=7gsI0f%2BVKjQGxqWEwNjfSKaoLlreLR4VxWDYo6i0o5TCpIvEQiGPPsTLBR
hPbt8KhCPjcQN6%2Bq5HFi%2FsZOIVPjaX%2B0yjVSjiGm4o1qH%2F6Uk%3D#a5
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/defining.html
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References
. McGonigle, D., & Mastrian, K. (2015). Nursing informatics and the foundation of knowledge.
Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Pu Prince, R. L., Kuk, J. L., Ambler, K. A., Dhaliwal, J., & Ball, G. D. (2014). Predictors of
metabolically healthy obesity in children. Diabetes care, 37(5), 1462-1468.
Pakalnis, A., & Kring, D. (2012). Chronic daily headache, medication overuse, and obesity in
children and adolescents. Journal of child neurology, 27(5), 577-580.
Skinner, A. C., & Skelton, J. A. (2014). Prevalence and trends in obesity and severe obesity among
children in the United States, 1999-2012. JAMA pediatrics, 168(6), 561-566.
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