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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 22 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 11 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 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 |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 22 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Cabrina Buckman
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the daily lives of Kentucky citizens in many ways. People have experienced an interruption in routine, increase in stress, and an onset of new challenges related to health and wellness. In order to promote practices for positive well-being, the Washington County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent partnered with the Washington County Public Library for a program series on Self Care. The Family and Consumer Sciences Agent creat
Author: Cabrina Buckman
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) continues to be a public health epidemic across Kentucky. Public health professionals believe 1 in 7 adults in Kentucky have diagnosed T2D, 13.7% of the adult population which is higher than the national average at 10.5%. In addition, 1 in 3 adults have diagnosed or undiagnosed prediabetes, which equals approximately 1.1 million Kentucky adults at greater risk of developing T2D.Specifically, Washington County in central Kentucky, faces diagnosed diabetes rates similar to th
