The healthcare issue & problem
The leading healthcare issue addressed in the study is childhood obesity. The primary problem studied in the research is that the lack of physical activity during the day causes children to develop obesity. To promote population health, it is essential for care providers, parents, and educators to promote a healthy lifestyle among children. School-based physical activity can be effective in addressing the problem of a sedentary lifestyle in children and its impact on obesity development.
The methods, procedures, approaches
There were two perspectives of inquiry considered in the study: scientific and analytical. The scientific perspective was utilized to review previous research on childhood obesity to determine the risks and epidemiology of the condition. The analytical perspective of inquiry focused on establishing the causation between socioeconomic factors and the incidence of childhood obesity. The key research method used in the study was the literature review, as it helped to uncover common themes and topics related to the problem.
Results and findings from inquiry papers
The scientific inquiry showed that childhood obesity poses numerous risks to population health, mainly because many obese children and adults develop diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. The review of scientific literature also showed that Hispanic and non-Hispanic black children were particularly affected by the condition. The analytical inquiry highlighted significant correlations between certain demographic factors and childhood obesity. For instance, it was discovered that childhood obesity is more prevalent in low-income populations and that food prices and infrastructure of the area also impact the prevalence of the condition.
The concluding solution
While school-based physical activity interventions could be effective in reducing obesity prevalence, it is also essential to address children’s diet and to improve access to high-quality, healthy foods for low-income populations.