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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.4) | 15 |
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 |
| 2027.2) | 48 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
| 2027.3) | 22 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.1) | 47 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
Author: Kelsey Sebastian
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports, Kentucky youth rank among the 10 highest for obesity in the U.S.. According to the U.S. Census, approximately 19% of Kentucky’s total population is living in poverty. Approximately 27% percent of children and youth under the age of 18 live in poverty. 44.6% of adolescents reported consuming fruit less than one time daily and 42.7% of adolescents reported consuming vegetables less than one time daily. Only 22.5% of adolescent
