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| 2027 - Active Living and Health Promotions General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 212 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.5) | 14 |
Number of individuals who attended a fall prevention program |
| 2027.4) | 93 |
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 |
| 2027.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who improved one or more health indicator (cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose) |
| 2027.2) | 486 |
Number of program participants who demonstrated an increase in physical activity levels |
Author: Sheila Fawbush
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Physical activity is one of the best ways to maintain your physical and mental health especially in the recent period of COVID guidelines of isolation and social distancing. But, one study states that almost 80 percent of adults are not meeting the minimum guidelines for physical activity. The lack of physical activity is linked to approximately half of all American adults having one or more preventable chronic diseases. According to “Kentucky Health News”, Kentucky
