Childhood Obesity

Topic is childhood obesity. The target population is childrenaged from 3 to 17 who suffer from obesity. Other aspects defining the targetpopulation are the low socioeconomic status and belonging to Hispanic orAfrican American ethnicity group. 
Act as a public health agency engaging in the 3 recommendedfunctions of a public health agency: Assessment, policy development andassurance.
Part I: AssessmentEach group will present a comprehensive picture of a health issue currentlyimpacting a population in the US (for example, obesity – health issue, teens -target population in Texas)
After the instructor has approved thehealth issue and population, each group will research and assess the impact thehealth issue is having on the selected target population (any relevantepidemiologic/public health data, morbidity/mortality/prevalence statistics,access issues, etc)
Part II: Policy DevelopmentEvaluate current policies/laws in place that are related to your health issueand identify any gaps in these policies/laws.Outline recommended legislation processes needed to better address health issueamongst target population (what recommended policies need to be in place atwhat level (local, federal, state) to better meet the needs of this populationand this health issue, what political figures and/or community leaders couldassist with efforts and why would their assistance be instrumental inaddressing this issue? What special interest groups could be of assistance andwhy)
Part III: AssuranceDiscuss any new initiatives, services or public health programming that needsto be in place after your assessment and policy recommendations are made.Discuss public health and other community resources/organizations that mayspearhead these recommended efforts (what may some helpful collaborationsbetween local community organizations? State agencies or federal agencies?)What are some cultural considerations that need to be included? How willbarriers to care/services be addressed?Conclude your paper with summative recommendations/suggestions on the future ofhealth issue amongst the target population