Running head: BENCHMARK - PART B: LITERATURE
REVIEW
Benchmark - Part B: Literature Review
Grand Canyon University
Translational Research and Population Health Management
NUR-550
, Running head: BENCHMARK - PART B: LITERATURE
REVIEW
Part B: Literature Review
Introduction
Obesity is a health concern that impacts diabetes related illnesses in the U.S. population,
especially in low socioeconomic status (SES). Group education and public health awareness
program could lead to obesity prevention leading to lower risks in the population of diabetes-
related illnesses. The articles chosen were based on studies capable of effectively implementing
education and awareness programs in communities susceptible to disease, specifically
populations associated with obese or diabetes illnesses also examined variables engaged in
implementing such programs. The general trend in youth obesity levels reflects a substantial and
increasing class gap between upper and lower socioeconomic backgrounds of young people.
Unhealthy behaviors such as physical inactivity, poor diet, and smoking have an adverse effect
on health, the risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, poor cognitive function, stroke, sudden cardiac
death and mortality increases (Frederick et al., 2014). SES underlies three significant health
determinants: health care, exposure to the environment, and health behavior. Low SES related
chronic stress may also boost morbidity and mortality. Reducing SES disparities in health will
involve policy measures targeting the socio-economic status elements; income, education, and
occupation, as well as the mechanisms by which they influence health (Frederick et al., 2014).
The purpose of this paper is to describe obesity is a health concern that impacts diabetes
related illnesses in the low SES populations. The criteria used in choosing the articles, the main
components of each article, and provide rationale to support the Part A-PICOT. Compare and
contrast the articles and analyze the evidence presented in the articles.
REVIEW
Benchmark - Part B: Literature Review
Grand Canyon University
Translational Research and Population Health Management
NUR-550
, Running head: BENCHMARK - PART B: LITERATURE
REVIEW
Part B: Literature Review
Introduction
Obesity is a health concern that impacts diabetes related illnesses in the U.S. population,
especially in low socioeconomic status (SES). Group education and public health awareness
program could lead to obesity prevention leading to lower risks in the population of diabetes-
related illnesses. The articles chosen were based on studies capable of effectively implementing
education and awareness programs in communities susceptible to disease, specifically
populations associated with obese or diabetes illnesses also examined variables engaged in
implementing such programs. The general trend in youth obesity levels reflects a substantial and
increasing class gap between upper and lower socioeconomic backgrounds of young people.
Unhealthy behaviors such as physical inactivity, poor diet, and smoking have an adverse effect
on health, the risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer, poor cognitive function, stroke, sudden cardiac
death and mortality increases (Frederick et al., 2014). SES underlies three significant health
determinants: health care, exposure to the environment, and health behavior. Low SES related
chronic stress may also boost morbidity and mortality. Reducing SES disparities in health will
involve policy measures targeting the socio-economic status elements; income, education, and
occupation, as well as the mechanisms by which they influence health (Frederick et al., 2014).
The purpose of this paper is to describe obesity is a health concern that impacts diabetes
related illnesses in the low SES populations. The criteria used in choosing the articles, the main
components of each article, and provide rationale to support the Part A-PICOT. Compare and
contrast the articles and analyze the evidence presented in the articles.
