NR506NP Week 4 Health Policy Analysis and Healthcare Policy and Leadership.

NR506NP Week 4 Health Policy Analysis and Healthcare Policy and Leadership. Problem Stateme nt Should government officials proactively promote obesity interventions, programs, and education within rural areas? Backgroun d Knott County, Kentucky • Adulthood obesity rate: 41% • Adulthood physical inactivity rate: 40% • Citizens with access to exercise opportunities: 31% • Percentage of children living in poverty: 41% (County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2020) Landscap e Key Stakeholders • Healthcare providers • Food industry • Health insurance industry • Democratic/Republican politicians and Lobbyist for improved obesity awareness/interventions Healthcar e Providers Will always have interest in patient obesity No Political or Legal factors Social, Economic, Practical and Quality-of-Care factors are applicable Food Industry Key stakeholder in the obesity crisis Political, social, Economic, and Practical factors are applicable Legal and Quality-of-Care factors are not applicable Health Insurance Industry •Have an interest in individuals improving health •Political, Economic, Practical, and Quality-of-Care are applicable •Social and legal factors are not applicable Democratic/Republican Politicians and Lobbyist for improved obesity awareness and interventions • Both parties have Bills introduced that pertain to deceasing obesity • Democrats have Bill H.R. 1530 waiting to be passed by Senate (Library of Congress, 2019) • Republicans have Bill S. 595 waiting to be passed by Senate (Library of Congress, 2019) • Political, Social, Practical, and Legal factors are applicable • Economic and Quality-of Care factors are not applicable Options • Add an additional tax on sugar sweetened beverages and snack food items • Develop a free of charge location that promotes exercise • Educate school age children on obesity risks and preventative measures • Provide funding for fresh vegetables Add an Additional Tax on Sugar Sweetened Beverages and Snack Food Items • Companies focus on vulnerable populations (children, adolescents, low-income families, etc.) •Other countries have already incorporated the tax • Although moderately successful, other interventions are needed too.