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Addressing Pandemic-Related Barriers To Fitness, Kyle Leonard
Addressing Pandemic-Related Barriers To Fitness, Kyle Leonard
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Obesity is a persistent concern in Clinton County, New York. Over one-third of children and over two-thirds of adults in the county are classified as either overweight or obese. Obesity is associated with many adverse health outcomes, including all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, diabetes, and various cancers. Moreover, increased prevalence of obesity leads to increased healthcare costs for those affected, amounting to tens of billions of excess dollars spent annually. As a result of the pandemic, several fitness centers in the Plattsburgh area had closed for good, leaving many residents without access to fitness. Many of those residents had been …
Promoting Physical Activity In School-Aged Children During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Abigail H. Belser
Promoting Physical Activity In School-Aged Children During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Abigail H. Belser
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, children and adolescents are engaging in less physical activity and are increasing their sedentary behavior. These changes can lead to long-lasting negative lifestyle behaviors, which increases risk of health complications.
To ensure safety during the pandemic, guidelines have created restrictions on physical education and sports, which are both primary physical activity outlets for children and adolescents. Children and adolescents have to find alternate ways and resources to meet the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity daily.
An informational pamphlet was created to educate parents and children of current physical activity recommendations, with resources and ideas …