Chamberlain University College of Nursing
NR506NP: Healthcare Policy and Leadership
January 26 th, 2021 Problem Stateme
ntShould government officials proactively promote obesity interventions, programs, and education within the suburbs of Illinois?
AACN, 2011 Backgroun
dSuburban Cook County, Illinois
Adulthood obesity rate: 59.3% Citizens with access to exercise opportunities: 31%
Percentage of children living with obesity: 40% (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020)