(I) Identify Self
I am Sara, born in state of North Carolina. I work as a professional nurse in the operating
room and have become increasingly concerned about our population's health.
(S) Situation
Robeson County, NC, has been named as one of the unhealthiest region in the United
States, as per the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps several issues are impacting this city’s
population wellbeing. However, obesity is one of the most common. Obesity is a prevalent
health factor that increases peoples’ mortality rates. Studies show that obesity can shorten a
person’s life expectancy by five to twenty years (Abdelaal et al., 2017).
(B) Background
In the United States, 34% of grownups Americans suffer from obesity, whereas 45% of
grownups in Robeson County are affected (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, n.d.). After
further interrogations, it was noted that, shockingly, only 42% of the county's population has
enough access to locations for physical activity. It is good to say that the lack of safe and
adequate access to physical activity and exercise opportunities greatly contributes to Robeson
County’s poor population health and obesity presence.
(A) Assessment
Greenspace policy and initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente
was enacted to increase park equity and ensure all families can live a healthy lifestyle through
providing access to Greenspace, which includes community school yards, public parks, walking
trails, and other open spaces (City Health, 2025). Healthy lifestyles can be fostered by
promoting and providing access and opportunity for individuals to spend more time outdoors
and increase physical activity safely.