Obesity in Massachusetts

Using the case study provided, write an essay to include the following:

A brief summary of the environmental health problem that your advocacy group is attempting to address. Include evidence of why this is an issue in your community (statistics, research by local governmental and/or non-governmental agencies, information from news outlets, etc.).

Describe the solution used in the case study you chose (implementation of new laws, regulations, policy and/or programs that could help address your chosen community health problem).

Integrate the solution in the case study into a new law, regulation, policy and/or program that would address the problem in your community.

Discuss why the evidence-based solution you chose is right for your community.

Must have a minimum of 3 references (including case study)

Case Study Reference:

Sacheck, J., & Glynn, A. (2012). Overweight and obesity in Massachusetts: a focus on physical activity. Issue Brief (Massachusetts Health Policy Forum), (41), 135.