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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 594 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 16 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.3) | 117 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 246 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.4) | 0 |
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: Dayna Fentress
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
After noticing that trails and physical activity events seem to slow down after school goes back in session, and then again once fall season hits, the Family and Consumer Sciences program in Hardin County wanted to promote walking past traditional "summer" hours in 2019. That started the WALKtober challenge. The intent was to encourage individuals to continue getting their normal "summer" steps in throughout fall, or more. This event has since grown into it's third annual
