Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2015). Overweight and Obesity. Retrieved, 22nd March,2015 from http://www.aihw.gov.au/overweight-and-obesity/
(b) Relevance of article for developing a sociological perspective on chosen health issue
(1.5 mark) This academic source demonstrates the connection between obesity and socio-economic status of the individuals with a focus on Australian adults. It is found that the health and wellbeing of adults are influenced by several factors. These risks factors related to obesity include tobacco smoking, excessive consumption of alcohol, physical inactivity and poor diet and nutrition. By having the Australian statistics with regards to obesity, it supports this association hence need for change.
(c) Concise and accurate summary of theme of article/report
(1 mark)
The theme of the website is to provide influential information and statistics that lead to promotion of better health and the well-being of individuals who may be at risk of obesity particularly the adults. The information provided regarded the burden of obesity in Australia.
(d) Useful evaluation of credibility of source and/or author
(0.5 mark)
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare website is maintained and updated by the Australian government. This provides credible and accurate information about the statistics of the health and welfare status in Australia.
(e) Useful comparison or contrast of this work with 1 of the other 4 sources in this assessment
(0.5 mark)
(NB Additional marks awarded for accurate spelling and grammar (0.5 mark), and use of template (0.5 mark) The information on this website is similar to the information in the second article. Information from both sources shares the concept of socio-economic disadvantage is accountable for increased obesity cases amongst the Australian adults, particularly physical inactivity.
Annotated Bibliography 2
Criteria
Elements of Task
(a) Correct referencing format used
(1.5 mark)
Montgomerie, A. M., Chittleborough, C. R., & Taylor, A. W. (2014). Physical Inactivity and Incidence of Obesity among South Australian Adults. Plos ONE, 9(11), 1-7. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0112693
(b) Relevance of article for developing a sociological perspective on chosen health issue
(1.5 mark) I find this article relevant to my understanding of the influence of social determinants such as physical exercise to obesity. In this article, obesity has been related to an increase in premature deaths and certain conditions that result to adverse effects in the quality of the lives of the adults.
(c) Concise and accurate summary of theme of article/report
(1 mark)
The major theme of the article is to assess the relationship between the incidence of obesity and physical inactivity among the South Australian adult population. Therefore, physical exercise must be continuously encouraged in the adult population of its health related benefits. It was found out that there is an association between incident obesity and physical inactivity. However, the association was lessened when the models were modified for social-demographic factors and risk factors.
(d) Useful evaluation of credibility of source and/or author
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