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we all feel guilty for missing one or two workouts, especially when other commitments in life pull us in all directions. But according to the latest research in county health rankings and road maps, you may be surprised to hear that almost a quarter of adults are completely inactive. It's not just because people are lazy. Depending on the time, the results of the survey vary by region and coincide with social and economic factors such as income, education and public security. In other words, the opportunity to exercise in the United States is a privilege. So it makes sense that most of the most suitable counties are in Colorado, one of the wealthiest states in the United States. Find out which counties have the lowest rate of adult physical inactivity and which counties have the highest rate of adult physical inactivity. Least active - Prentiss County, Mississippi, is 10th with one of the least active populations in the United States. Less than 39% of the county's adult population reported physical inactivity. According to Keith gennuso, the ranking's chief scientist, Time magazine reported that "various social and economic factors are related to the level of inactivity, including unemployment, post-secondary education and poverty - which are also statistically related to indicators such as smoking rate and insufficient sleep. "The median annual household income of Prentice county is 38000 US dollars, nearly 20000 US dollars lower than the national average of 56 US dollars, 516.
Credit: Steven / Adobe stock Haran County scores very low in many county health rankings and road map categories. About 39.5% of adults do not like sports, 28% of them smoke, 27% of them are in poor or not very good health. About every three years, 14300 people (before the age of 75) have lost their lives there prematurely, with an unemployment rate of 11.7%. Linked to these statistics is the high poverty rate in Haran County - 48% of children live in poverty, with a median household income of $27400, the lowest of all counties on the list. Haskell County, Oklahoma is located in the eastern part of Oklahoma. Its economy is mainly driven by agriculture. According to the 2010 census, its county seat, Stigler, has only 2685 people. Unfortunately, nearly 40% of the population in Haskell county is inactive and about 39% of adults are obese. Almost a quarter of those living there are uninsured and 41% of driving deaths are alcohol related. Jackson County, Arkansas, was named after war hero Andrew Jackson, who became the seventh president of the United States. Newport, the county seat of Jackson County, strolls along the White River, which, together with the railway, plays an important role in the development of the town. Sadly, Jackson County scored the lowest in terms of access to exercise. Only 17% of the population live near sports venues such as parks or recreation centers, which may result in a sports inactivity rate of nearly 40% in the county. Credit: Catherine structure / Adobe stock Mississippi County is located in the northeast corner of Arkansas, named for the river on its eastern border. Almost 41 percent of adults report that they don't exercise in their spare time. Mississippi County also performed poorly on the county health rankings and roadmap food environment index, a measure of healthy food environment, with 4.9 out of 10 points. Credit: sframe / Adobe st lock. About 41.3% of adults in cork County, Tennessee are physically inactive. In all counties, people there also reported the highest proportion of mental health days. Local people said their mental health was "bad" 30 days before they were surveyed by the behavioral risk factors monitoring system, with an average of 5.1 days. This becomes important when you think about the connection between mental and physical health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention, "obesity increases the risk of depression, and depression increases the risk of obesity." Credit: olegs mareida / Adobe stock Credit: poutnik / Adobe stock Credit: Krzysztof wikitor / Adobe stock Iger county is a total outdoor adventure. Yingzhen has a vast mountain bike track network, which is divided into two parts by Yinghe River, providing opportunities for rafting, kayaking, upright rowing, fishing and other water sports. Like Douglas County, eagle's median household income is not to be ridiculed, at $75200. Credit: Brent crude oil / Adobe stock Credit: Mike Valerie Miller / Adobe stock Credit: jdubvideo / Adobe stock Credit: karagrubis / Adobe stock Credit: Twenty20 / @ lanafarfalla Advertisements 9. 39% of adults in attara County, Mississippi State report physical inactivity. Unfortunately, the county health rankings and road map also report that the median household income in Atala county is very low, at $33000, with a high proportion (49%) of children from single parent families. Children from single parents are more likely to be overweight or obese, according to a 2013 study by scientists from Rice University and the University of Houston. Randolph County, Arkansas, is located on the northern border of Arkansas, between the Ozark Mountains and the Arkansas Delta. It is the eighth least active County in the United States, with 39.4% of adults reporting that they do not exercise in their spare time. This may be partly because only 27 per cent of the population live in close proximity to sports venues such as parks or recreation centres. Now listen to how to become a bad woman boss. Haran County, Kentucky State
4. Lawrence County, Kentucky has the highest obesity rate (40.4%), which is 42%. Its unemployment rate is 9.4% (more than double the national average of - 4.5% in March), ranking second, which further proves that economic privilege affects people's access to fitness opportunities. Credit: jctab / Adobe stock
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1. Klebourne County, Arkansas, ranks first among the least active counties in the country with a physical inactivity rate of 41.4%. Ironically, according to arkansas.com, the state's County town, Herber springs, was established as a spa in the mid-19th century. Located in the middle of the state, the median household income is about $43900, significantly lower than the national average.
10. The most active state of Colorado, La Plata County, is located at the bottom of the San Juan Mountains in southwest Colorado. La Plata county ranks 10th for having one of the most active populations in the United States. Only 11.6% of the adult population is physically inactive. To reflect time's view, it is important to note that the median household income on the most inactive list jumped from the lowest $27400 (Haran county) to $60700 in laplata county. It's no surprise that Gunnison County, Colorado, appears on the list. According to the Colorado tourist website, it is defined as rich natural beauty: "Gunnison is like a ranch home surrounded by ski resorts, National Recreation areas, national parks, lakes, rivers and mesa, as well as a mountain wise man who looks like John waynseyIn the movie, "about 91% of the population lives near such exercise opportunities, so it's not surprising that 15% of the county's obesity rate is relatively low.
8. People in sumit County, Utah live in luxury. According to the Utah government website I live history, Summit County is worthy of the name, with 39 Utah peaks. The website also reported that Summit County's economy is based on skiing, entertainment, logging and animal husbandry, which may explain why its residents' obesity rate (8%) is the lowest among the 10 most active counties on the list. Teton County, Wyoming is the site of Grand Teton National Park. It has the world-famous and awe inspiring Jackson Hole valley. There are amazing mountains, various wild animals, primitive lakes and alpine terrain. From an easy day's hike to a multi day backpacking trip, residents there often have access to more than 200 miles of trails. The beauty of the area is amazing. John D. Rockefeller Jr., an American businessman, bought 35000 acres of land there in 1926 and donated them to the government as part of the National Park. People in Santa Fe County, New Mexico know how to go out for sports. According to the county health ranking and roadmap, more than 89% of adults are physically inactive. Locals are particularly keen on cycling - today's US newspaper named Santa Fe one of the top mountain bike destinations in the US, which singletracks.com calls the top 10 mountain bike destinations in North America. In Douglas County, Colorado, more than 90 percent of adults consider themselves manual workers. According to the county health rankings and road map data, Douglas County has the worst physical and mental health, with the lowest proportion of adults reporting poor health among the ten most active counties. It has the highest score in the food environment index, 8.8 out of 10. According to time magazine, the level of physical activity matches the income, so the fifth most active County in the United States will become the fifth richest County, with a median household income of $109000, which makes sense. Iger County, Colorado
3. Pitkin County, Colorado is a famous luxury ski resort in the world. In winter, tourists flock to Aspen to test their skills on the peak of Elk Mountain. When summer comes, local people like rafting, hiking, cycling, rock climbing and fishing, golf and horse riding. And more. More than 91% of residents in Pitkin county are engaged in physical activities.
2. Boulder County, Colorado, boasts the second largest adult population in the country. Outdoor magazine even rated it as the most suitable place for outdoor sports in the country. Local people can hike on the nearby Flagstaff mountain or other park trails near the city center, or ride bikes or climb rocks on the flat ground. It is also worth noting that the median household income is $72400. When you make up only one-third of the highest income counties in the United States, the rate of physical inactivity drops from 22.2% to 20.1% nationwide.
1. Sumit County, Colorado, is the most active population settlement in the United States, with about 91.9% of adults reporting that they are engaged in sports. It is also proud of its low obesity rate, low smoking rate and high income rate. According to the county's health ranking and roadmap, 100% of the residents live close to the sports venues, a score that no other county has. What are the main findings of this study? Communities and local governments need to take action to promote opportunities and create safe and affordable venues for their activities. Visit the county health rankings and roadmap page for links below to learn how to help!
What do you think? Do you live in these places? Did these counties surprise you? What factors do you think lead to physical inactivity?
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