Obesity Prevention Strategies for Teenage Adults in Central and Eastern Europe

Abstract

Objective: This research paper discusses the obesity problem affecting the younger population in Central and Eastern Europe. Through analyzing information from the World Health Organization (WHO) and other realizable sources, current and future prevention strategies are examples alone with the potential health risk factors presented by being obese. Methods: This paper is a secondary resource of obesity in the younger adult population in Central and Eastern Europe, with strategies to decrease the effects on these individuals. Results: The Central and Eastern European countries of Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland should expand the knowledge of assisting younger adults on the importance of understanding healthy eating habits as well as incorporating physical activity into their daily lifestyle. Conclusion: This research shows the need to increase the demand for educating and providing support services for the younger population. The importance of healthy eating and the risk associated with lack of exercise caused by unhealthy habits in Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.

Journal

Title: Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention

Abbreviated Title: cswhi

Publisher: Journal of Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention

ISSN (Print): 2222386X

ISSN (Electronic): 20769741

Publication date Created: March 30 2019

Publication date Created: March 18 2019

Publication date (Print): March 30 2019

Publication date (Electronic): March 18 2019

Volume: 10

Issue: 1

Pages: 39-43

Article

DOI: 10.22359/cswhi_10_1_06

SO-VID: 74d6b9bc-193b-4972-afab-dc8bcf519863

Copyright statement: © 2019

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