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Comment why the article is relevant to epidemiology and why you selected the article.

Assignment Comment why the article is relevant to epidemiology and why you selected the article. Tahir, M. J., Willett, W., & Forman, M. R. (2019). The Association of Television Viewing in Childhood with Overweight and Obesity Throughout the Life Course. American Journal of Epidemiology, 188(2), 282–293. https://doi.org/10.1093/AJE/KWY236

Using the target population provided below, provide a detailed description of the target population. Explain the health status (i.e. obesity levels) of your current population.

Target Population: Overweight/ Obese Middle age men or women Sources to pick from: https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/index.htm https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/data/inactivity-prevalence-maps/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/disabilities/ https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/inactivity-among-adults-50plus/index.html Using the target population provided above In 1-3 sentences, provide a detailed description of the target population. Include any relevant information like age range, gender, and any other specific characteristics that would require consideration when designing a […]

What are some of the negative experiences you faced at the hands of healthcare personnel? How often do you experience disdain by healthcare professionals?

Workplace Discrimination in Healthcare Against Overweight Individuals To gain a first-hand perspective on the weight bias in the health care setting, find out how obese patients suffer from stigmatization and negative stereotypes under healthcare professionals. The interview shed light on some subtle mistreatments that overweight patients undergo while seeking medical assistance in healthcare institutions. Learned […]

Answer the following question in essay form, How can you as a health professional contribute to improve the nutritional health of your patients?

Essay – Eating Disorder Statistics Do a search on the statistics for: Overweight, Obesity, Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa. 2. Compare the statistics for the United States with those for Puerto Rico. 3. Answer the following question in essay form, How can you as a health professional contribute to improve the nutritional health of your patients? […]

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