COURSE:
NR506NP – Healthcare Policy and Leadership
Requirements
- Research healthcare issues that have been identified in your local community. Develop a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes. You will then use the PowerPoint during your Kaltura recording. Structure a health policy analysis presentation that addresses the following topics particular to your health problem:
- Problem Statement
- Background
- Landscape
- Options
- Recommendations
- Next, record your Kaltura presentation showing your PowerPoint and yourself speaking. Upload your Kaltura presentation into the week 4 assignment. How to use Kaltura resources are in Home/Resources/Technology Resources.
- Posting your recording:
- Go to the week four assignment tab and hit Submit Assignment
- Use the Text Entry Tab. You will have the option of selecting the Kaltura icon.
- It will take you to your My Media Gallery and upload it from there.
Solution
Health Policy Analysis on Obesity in Illinois State
Problem Statement
How can the Illinois state government officials proactively promote interventions, programs, and health education for obesity among their constituents in the state?
Background
Obesity has important consequences on our nation’s health and economy. It is linked to a number of chronic diseases, including coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers (NIH, 2010).
In 2010, 62.2% of adults in the state of Illinois were overweight, with a Body Mass Index of 25 or greater. 28.2% were obese, with a Body Mass Index of 30 or greater (CDC, 2010).
Among the adolescents, 15.5% were overweight (≥ 85th and < 95th percentiles for BMI by age and sex, based on reference data). Moreover, 11.9% were obese or ≥95th percentile BMI by age and sex, based on reference data (CDC, 2010).
There were 32.4% of adults reported having consumed fruits at the recommended level of 2 or more times per day and 23.3% of adults reported having consumed……………………………….$10