SOSC 4359 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Food Marketing
20 Nov 2016
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The role of law in the control of obesity. What might be a factor of obesity in one state may not be in another factors are context dependant context of obesity. The uk is a member of the eu. The health system in the uk is a national health system. Ob as a medical problem: health consequences of obesity. Ob as an economic pattern: significant strain on the budget of the national health system. Ob as a social problem: causes are diverse, complex and entrenched in societal norms. Ob as a public health problem: health is inexplicably linked to the way people live their lives and the opportunities available. Ob as a personal problem: emphasis on personal responsibility. In other words, you are on your own. Influence on culture: can change the behaviour and habits of society, legislature (cid:272)a(cid:374) effe(cid:272)t people"s health. Law as a tool of combat and prevent obesity.
