Week 4: Obesity Health Policy Analysis
Amber Holliday Bryant
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
NR506NP: Healthcare Policy and
Leadership
Dr. Michelle Keating-Sibel
March 29, 2020
,Problem Should government officials
proactively promote obesity
Stateme interventions, programs, and
nt education within rural
areas?
, Knott County, Kentucky
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Adulthood obesity rate: 41%
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Adulthood physical inactivity rate: 40%
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Citizens with access to
exercise opportunities: 31%
Backgroun •
Percentage of children living in poverty: 4
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(County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 202