Healthy eating and safe, active living are the norm for everyone in Henderson County.
Percent of adults getting the recommended amount of physical activity
Current Value
26.1%
Definition
Meeting the physical activity guidelines set by the CDC - 150 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical actvity per week.
Story Behind the Indicator
The "story behind the indicator" helps us understand why the data on the percent of adults getting the recommended amount of physical activity is the way that it is in our community. When we understand the root causes of our community problems, we have a better chance of find the right solutions, together.
What's helping? These are the positive forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.
- Public parks and facilities
- Greenways and the Greenway Master Plan
- Track Trails
- YMCA & rec sports programs
- Affordable memberships to recreational facilities
What's hurting? These are the negative forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.
- Lack of/limited options for public transportation and active transportation
- Low health education
- Limited accessibility to parks
- Sidewalk infrastructure
- Neighborhood safety
- Mobility challenges in public spaces
- Lack of interest in outdoor activities
- Outdoor spaces not designed or maintained to accommodate older adults and/or those with limited physical abilites
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