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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 75 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 22 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.3) | 11 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 67 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.4) | 30 |
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: Carla Carter
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
According to County Health Ranking & Roadmaps, approximately 29% of Franklin County, Kentucky adults over the age of 18 and nationally 27.5% of adults aged 50 or older are physically inactive outside of work. Physical inactivity increases as individuals age with approximately 25.4% of adults aged 50-64 years, 26.9% of adults aged 65-74 years, 35.3% of adults aged 75 and older. Regular physical activity and exercise helps to improve your physical and mental health and may improve the abi
Author: Carla Carter
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Type 2 Diabetes has affected our lives in some way or another, especially in the African American community. African Americans adults experience disproportionately rates of obesity (69.6%) related to health disparities such as diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. African Americans also have two times the rate of having diabetes than Caucasians. According to the County Health Ranking for 2022, Franklin County, Kentucky the population of non-Hispanic African Americans is 10.3%. The Fit
