Impact of Obesity on Healthcare Costs.

  Topic: Impact of Obesity on Healthcare Costs.

Using the topic you selected and the outline you followed in week 3 assignment, please write a 7 page research paper using APA Format.  Your research paper must include an extensive explanation and have a thesis statement.  A thesis statement is a strong statement that you can support with evidence.  The research paper should have a abstract, literature review and discussion (body of the paper addressing the issues listed below), recommendation, a well-defined conclusion, and reference pages.  You must use at least 5 resources. 

In your paper, you must address the following:

· An overview of the issue

· Why is this issue a concern from a health care economics perspective?

· Who are the major parties involved in this issue?

· Which market forces have an impact on this issue?

· How is demand illustrated in this issue?

· How is supply illustrated in this issue?

· How has the affordable care act impacted this issue?

· How are health disparities demonstrated in this issue?

· How has this issue been improved in other global markets?

· What is your recommendation for making improvements based on economic principles.