Identify one major public health problem that you are aware of from the media, and explain how you would intervene using 2 of the 17 interventions in the Public Health Intervention Wheel across all three levels of practice.
Answer) One major health problem is obesity. Obesity is the excessive weight gain of the body or excessive fat in the body. It is often taken as overweight.
The two of the 17 interventions in the public health intervention wheel are:
1) HEALTH TEACHING: Many programmes have been launched to teach people about the side effects of obesity on health and its management. It also teaches how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Programmes such as NHLBI
2) COUNSELLING: One should do a supportive approach on obesity. Counselor focus on weight loss and discuss the health problems related to obesity to patients. It is a intensive behavioral therapy for the overweight people. It consist of screening and dietary assessment. Tips on diet and exercise must be given.
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