Topic
In the economically challenged neighborhoods of San Antonio obesity is rampant and inexpensive fast-food chains abound. Determine the validity of the claim using the most current statistics available dealing with obesity in Texas and San Antonio. Determine which areas of the city are the most economically challenged. Identify the areas where inexpensive fast food chains are clustered. Determine if there is a correlation to poverty and obesity rates in the city. Argue the ethical considerations your findings, and indeed the above claim if necessary.
• Use the Center for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov/obesity
• Texas Department of Health: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/obesity
Data
- Texas Department of Health StatisticsThere are a variety of data resources listed through the Texas Department of Heath, including a link to the Center for Health Statistics. Use this second link to build datasets based on BMI indicators and obesity numbers.
- Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBrowse data at both the national and the state level. Many of the maps and infographs also provide data in text only files.
Articles
- Health Source: Consumer Edition (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowArticles on health issues and programs. Can be searched nationally or focused on Texas.
