Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
11375 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
1045 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
2583 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
8727 |
Number of participants who attended age related health and wellness programs not identified as a “major program.”Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
3821 |
According to the Kentucky Cancer Consortium, Kentucky ranks at or above the national average for incidence and mortality for lung, colon, breast, and cervical cancer. For each of these, effective prevention and early detection strategies could reduce a large proportion of the cancer mortality rate. One goal for breast cancer is to reduce the proportion of late-stage diagnosis and mortality through screening and early detection by reducing barriers such as screening location and language/cultural...
