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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.2) | 69 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 6 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.4) | 47 |
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) | 194 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Lynn Blankenship
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
According to the American Cancer Society (2021), one in three people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. In 2021, the American Cancer Society predicts an estimated 1,898,160 new cancer cases and 608,570 cancer deaths. This equates to 5,200 news cases and 1,670 deaths—DAILY. The CDC (2021) reports that cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States (2021). The 2021 estimates for Kentucky, which has the highest mortality rate in the United States, include 30,27
