I totally agree.! We will continue to bring awareness to such a public health crisis and hopefully we continue to move towards betterment. Thank you for the feedback!

Sure! You can email me the link: info@publichealthtalks.com

Hi Ms.Soyombo

I am glad you found this article informative! I am especially happy that you are on a journey to obtaining a MPH. Public health is an exciting field that needs upcoming star like you. Unfortunately, childhood obesity is one of the most public health challenges of the 21st century. If effective strategies are not put in place, the trend is likely to continue for centuries to come. Effective public health promotion and education is needed to combat this issue and to reduce the rates of childhood obesity. I think it is great that your research is geared towards educating parents on childhood obesity and the effect of sugary foods on dental structure. Such research/information is especially needed in communities across Nigeria. After your research is completed, dissemination is key i.e. it is important to share results with different public health organizations and communities across Nigeria so that you can achieve your ultimate goal of enlightening parents on this challenging public health issue. I will be more than happy to assist you, if you need help. Thank you so much for the feedback and good luck!

Hello Maryam F

Childhood Obesity is a global epidemic and unfortunately it has gotten out of control. You are absolutely right, healthy food such as fruits and vegetables are not easily accessible by average persons because they are expensive. On the other hand, the foods that are ‘killing’ us are easily accessible and are within price range. Parents and care caregivers have lots of work to do in terms of educating our children on making healthy food choices and consistently offering healthy foods at home. When it comes to parenting, one size does not always fit all. Find what works best for your family and be consistent and persistent. Thank you so much for the feedback. Am glad you are conversing with your daughter about this important public health issue.

I enjoyed reading your article on childhood obesity. You are so right. Earlier today, while driving my daughter to her dentist, i discussed with the essence of living a healthy life by eating smart. Unfortunately, the food companies are making matters worse. The junk foods are the ones obviously advertised right in front of our eyes and our children’s eyes as we enter into any food store. The healthy foods are on the sides and given expensive labels. The bottom line is that no food company, or should I say, many food companies do not care about children’s health. They just want to sell their goods and make quick money. As parents, we should be our children’s strongest advocates. Health Education and Health Promotion should not be taken likely. Gone were those days when obesity and diabetes were associated with adults only. Nowadays, childhood obesity is becoming the norm. This is an epidemic that must be halted before it gets out of hand.

Yes! It is very important that we ensure children ages 2 and below are not exposed to any form of electronic screen time. There are other beneficial ways to engage these age group such as reading to them, telling them stories, have them socialize with others etc.

I’m Glad!

Absolutely! I agree that there are many misconceptions about vaccines. That is why it is very important to educate oneself on the benefits of vaccinating and the risks of not vaccinating before making any informed decision. #VaccinesWork. Thank you!