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 |
726 |
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 |
1000 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
702 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
319 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
321 |
Health promotion programs have long focused on education about personal health behaviors like tobacco and alcohol use, diet, physical activity, and sleep. Personal behaviors have an important role in health, but they are not the whole story. The conditions in which people live, work, learn, and play have an even greater influence on ones quantity and quality of life. To improve the health of people and communities, we need to have conversations about the variety of factors that influence health ...
