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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 568 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.3) | 4 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 162 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.4) | 28 |
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 |
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Clinton County has a 38% physical inactivity rate according to the 2023 County Health Rankings. Adults indicated the need for new programs that encouraged walking and other healthy lifestyle habits. To address this need, the Clinton County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent became certified as a program leader and offered the Walk With Ease Program from the Arthritis Foundation. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
2023 Kentucky County Health Rankings data for Clinton County notes that adults reported that their physical health was not good on 5.3 of the previous 30 days and that their mental health was not good on 6.1 days of the same period. The therapeutic benefits of gardening on both physical and mental health are widely noted. According to the National Library of Medicine (October 2022), these benefits include high quality of life, sleep improvement, increased hope, happiness, reduction of symptoms o
