Tom is a 55 year old man who works the overnight shift for a local security company. Tom works part-time and does not qualify for health insurance benefits. He lives in a 1-bedroom apartment approximately 5 miles from his employer, and 4 miles from the grocery store. The neighborhood has heavy vehicle traffic, and few streetlamps. Name 3 social and environmental factors that may contribute to Tom’s obesity, and identify how that factor may contribute to his obesity. Identify 3 disease processes for which Tom is at an increased risk.
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