Active Living and Health Promotions GeneralMajor Program

23966

Total Hours

Contributed.

107047

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

715

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

2310

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices

11190

Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program

942

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

5431

Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose)

3564

Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels

9566

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Sun Protection Digital Series

Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. However, the more time you spend outdoors the more likely you are to be exposed to ultraviolet light rays. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet light.You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun. Just as staying hydrated is important for our bodies, keeping our skin protected is equally as important.Ballard County ...

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