Social Determinants of Childhood Obesity in the U.S.

Childhood obesity is a very complex disease. So complex that there are a multitude of factors increasing the risk of obesity for certain subpopulations. This paper examines some of the determinants of childhood obesity. The prevalence of the disease has been on the rise for decades and has reached epidemic proportions. Childhood obesity is a major public health concern. It is important to become familiar with all factors that can lead to childhood obesity and the subpopulations most susceptible. This can help further combat the disease and prevent the number of children developing obesity from rising.Master of Public Healt