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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 20 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 3 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 72 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.4) | 103 |
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: Diane Mason
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
According to a 2022 report from the Trust for America’s Health, Kentucky has the second highest rate of adults with obesity in the nation at 40.3 percent (following West Virginia with 40.6 percent) (https://www.tfah.org/report-details/state-of-obesity-2022/). In Boone County, Kentucky it is estimated that 37 percent of the adult population is obese (County Health Rankings at https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/explore-health-rankings/compare-counties?compareCounties=21000%2C21015&year
