Population approaches to Obesity Flashcards
Define Obesity
Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health
What are health implications of obesity
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Depression
- Sleep apnoea
- Asthma
- Type II diabetes
- Cancer
- Cancer
Two factors that effect energy consumption
Accessibility of healthy food
What is tier 4 obesity care
Surgery
What is the tier 3 obesity care
Specialist Services
What is the tier 2 obesity care
Lifestyle intervention
What is the tier 1 obesity care
Universal prevention
What is the type II diabetes remission for those with bariatric surgery
30-62%
What is social prescribing
Care for the person not the individual
What is local action for Obesity by the PHE
Planning - Exclusion Zone
Transport - Active Travel
Housing - Quality and requirements for new development
Open Spaces - Access and upkeep
Sport + Leisure - About more than just sport
Voluntary sector - Huge reservoir of skills
Community-led action - Lots of lived experience we can’t replicate
National action for obesity
- Sugar Reduction
- Standards for schools
- Strengthen government standards for food and catering services
- Calorie labelling on food
- Consult on ban price promotions of HFSS food and drink
What is the national goal for reducing obesity
Halve childhood obesity and reduce gap in obesity between children from most and least deprived areas by 2030
