Obesity Statistics and Prevention Activities in Franklin County
Statistics
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Indicators
| Indicator | 3 Year Total | County Rate | State Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Pregnant Women in WIC Who Were Prepregnancy Overweight (BMI 26 - 29), Low SES (2005-07) | 92 | 11.6 | 15.4 |
| % Pregnant Women in WIC Who Were Prepregnancy Very Overweight (BMI Over 29), Low SES (2005-07) | 272 | 34.3 | 26.1 |
| % Overweight Children in WIC, 2-4 years, Low SES (2004-06) | 262 | 13.9 | 15.2 |
| % of Children in WIC, 0-4 years, viewing TV ≤2 hours per day (2004-06) | 793 | 77.9 | 75.5 |
| % of WIC mothers breastfeeding at 6 months (2004-06) | 135 | 21.1 | 38.6 |
Behavior/Risk Indicators (2003)
| Indicator | County Rate | CI # | State Rate | CI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Adults Overweight or Obese (BMI 25+) | 56.7 | ± 4.6 | 56.7 | ± 1.2 |
| % Adults Who Participated in Leisure Time Physical Activity in Last 30 Days | 73.6 | ± 4.0 | 74.6 | ± 1.0 |
| % Adults Eating 5 or More Fruits or Vegetables per Day | 24.4 | ± 4.0 | 25.8 | ± 1.4 |
| % Adults with Physician Diagnosed Diabetes | 6.5 | ± 1.9 | 7.2 | ± 0.6 |
| % Adults with Physician Diagnosed Angina, Heart Attack or Stroke | 8.0 | ± 2.3 | 6.9 | ± 0.5 |
| % Adults with Physician Diagnosed Arthritis | 25.9 | ± 3.7 | 25.7 | ± 1.0 |
Mortality-Related Indicators (2004-2006)
| Indicator | 3 Year Total | County Rate | State Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Disease Mortality Rate per 100,000 (ICD10 I00-I99) - Age-adjusted | 456 | 267.9 | 285.5 |
| Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) Mortality Rate per 100,000 (ICD10 I60-I69) - Age-adjusted | 52 | 30.7 | 30.5 |
| Diabetes Mortality rate per 100,000 (ICD10 E10-E14) - Age-adjusted | 48 | 28.6 | 18.8 |
Hospitalization-Related Indicators (2004-2006)
| Indicator | 3 Year Total | County Rate | State Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Disease Hospitalization Rate per 10,000 (ICD9 390-459) - Age-adjusted | 2,620 | 159.4 | 184.2 |
| Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) Hospitalization Rate per 10,000 (ICD9 430-438) - Age-adjusted | 436 | 26.6 | 26.7 |
| Diabetes Hospitalization Rate per 10,000 (Primary Diagnosis ICD9 250) - Age-adjusted | 264 | 16.1 | 19.7 |
Notes
- Age-adjusted rates are based on the 2000 US Census population
- CI # - 95% confidence interval for BRFSS/Expanded BRFSS indicators
Prevention Program Activities Funded by the State Department of Health
Healthy Heart Program
Through Healthy Heart Program funding, the NYS Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance has worked with at least two schools in Franklin County to increase access to healthy foods. Sample initiatives include:
- Implementing a wellness policy;
- Creating a wellness committee; and
- Including healthy eating topics in health education class.
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
The Seven County Diabetes Network, led by Glens Falls Hospital in Glens Falls, is one of 15 regional diabetes coalitions funded by the Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. The coalitions provide community-based programming for the prevention of diabetes and its complications. In addition to hosting educational events focused on nutrition, physical activity and diabetes management, the coalitions engage in education for health care providers working with people with or at risk for diabetes, and promote policy, systems, and environmental change. Examples of changes include expanding walking trails, including healthy choice foods and beverages in vending machines, and offering flex time for employees to take longer walks during their lunchtime.
Franklin County is one of seven counties represented in this coalition’s catchment area. Partners include the Franklin County Health Department, local hospitals, and other community-based organizations. The coalition sponsors diabetes prevention activities for at-risk rural populations, and worksite wellness assessments including completion of the Heart Check worksite assessment tool.
Eat Well Play Hard
The North Country Healthy Heart Network, Inc. receives funding through the Division of Nutrition to implement an Eat Well Play Hard Community Project in Franklin, Hamilton, and Essex Counties. A community coalition of organizations including the county health departments, Cornell Cooperative Extensions, BOCES, COMLINKS, YMCA, health care facilities, a variety of school districts, and other community organizations, conducted a community assessment and have developed a work plan for reducing childhood obesity through improvements to the nutrition and physical activity environment. Examples of some of the changes achieved through the coalition's work include the creation of an indoor playground for children, developing screen time policies in child care facilities, creation of community and school gardens, changes in school lunch menus including more fruits and vegetables, and development of school policies regarding snacks and beverages.
WIC
The St.Regis Mohawk Services administers the WIC program in Franklin County serving approximately 200 women, infants and children. WIC has implemented a number of obesity prevention initiatives, including breastfeeding support, Fit WIC physical activity training for parents, patient-centered nutrition education, low-fat milk promotion, and the new WIC food package which includes vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and non-fat and low-fat milk.
Increasing Access to Healthy Foods in the Emergency Food Network
Through the Hunger and Nutrition Assistance Program and the Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables Nutrition Education Program, emergency food recipients have increased availability of healthy foods like fresh produce and 1% or fat free milk, and an increased knowledge of how to prepare these foods. Last year, more than $326,000 worth of fresh produce and 1% or fat free milk was made available to emergency food relief organizations in the Regional Food Bank of North Eastern New York region which covers 23 counties. In addition, 3,125 individuals participated in 249 nutrition education workshops in the Regional Food Bank of North Eastern New York region last year.
