Date of Award
Spring 5-2010
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Health
Field of Study
Health Management and Policy
Department
School of Public Health
First Advisor
Dr. Kristine Lykens
Abstract
Childhood obesity in the United States has reached an epidemic state. Child malnutrition in Africa has reached an epidemic state. The objective is: To analyze the policies that have contributed to childhood obesity in the United States and malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa. Data: Trust for America’s Health; for childhood obesity. Database by Dr. Lykens and colleagues for child malnutrition. Analysis performed on childhood obesity and malnutrition. Findings: Public policies have contributed to this wide nutritional disparity in these two areas. Recommendations: The policies that have contributed to these can also serve as an avenue to reverse them; Africa should learn from the West to improve food security.
Recommended Citation
Akuoko, M. K.
,
"A Comparative Study on the Differences in Policies Contributing to Childhood Obesity in the United States and Child Malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa" Fort Worth, Tx: University of North Texas Health Science Center;
(2010).
http://digitalcommons.hsc.unt.edu/theses/90