Extension
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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 1 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 50 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 16 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.6) | 40 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 0 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
| 2027.1) | 80 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
Author: Tamera Magee
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Substance abuse including the abuse of prescription drugs is a major concern nationwide. This problem impacts the families, the economy, the criminal justice system, and medical/emergency response systems. The number of families who have lost loved ones has increased annually over the past ten years. According to the 2017 Overdose Fatality Report prepared by the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, twenty-five people died from an overdose. In an effort to educate our communi
