All residents in Lee County live in a community that supports physical wellness and healthy food choices. and 1 more... less...
All residents in Lee County live in a community that supports physical wellness and healthy food choices.
Percentage of Obesity in Lee County, NC Adult Residents
Current Value
34%
Definition
Data Source
https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/explore-health-rankings/north-carolina?year=2023&measure=Adult+Obesity
Story Behind the Curve
The United States continues to observe a higher prevalence of obesity. The CDC acknowledges several different factors that can increase an individual’s weight gain: "eating patterns, physical activity levels, sleep, social determinants of health, genetics, and certain medications".
In a fast-moving world, food choices can be made through convenience and key habits like activity and sleep are pushed aside.
For rural areas, an emphasis is placed on social determinants of health as transportation, nutrition education, and affordability of adequate resources are not always easily attainable.
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/causes.html
Partners
Lee County Health Department, Christians United Outreach Center (CUOC) Food Bank, Lee County Cooperative Extension
What Works
Strategy
Clear Impact Suite is an easy-to-use, web-based software platform that helps your staff collaborate with external stakeholders and community partners by utilizing the combination of data collection, performance reporting, and program planning.