1. What are the two social factor that relate to or effect your health issue? (obesity) e.g. age, education , lifestyle
Obesity is a serious health issue in New Zealand but it has become …show more content…
Healthier food is costing more than an unhealthy one which is the main issue that lead children and adults to become obese. One strategy that can be done to reduce obesity in New Zealand is, Government stepping up for obesity will decrease obesity in adults and children. The government changing policies by lowering vegetables and fruits price and increasing the price for unhealthy food. This can be done by putting a tax on unhealthy food and GST off on fruits and vegetables. Unhealthy food should be expensive, so it will be harder for people to get and this will make many people buying healthier food for themselves and families. Krebs. (Nov 11, 2013). This is the one of the strategy that could reduce obesity among people in New Zealand especially among Pacific and Maori people. Government can help poor New Zealanders by reducing the price of healthier food where families will have enough money to provide healthy food for themselves and their children.Edgar. (Aug, 11,