Obesity Epidemic
in childhood development (Reilly, Armstrong, Dorosty, et al, 2005). Fourth, in addition to applying developmental psychology theories to the epidemiology of obesity, it is effective to apply systems theory. Systems theory takes into account family and other mezzo level variables impacting population health. The Sobko, Svensson, Ek, et al (2011) research using the Early STOPP (STockholm Obesity Prevention Program) program is illustrative and provides insight into how a similar pilot study could be applied elsewhere. Implications The implications of this research on the obesity epidemic are global, including potential changes to public policy.… Continue Reading...