Obesity Statistics and Prevention Activities in Ontario 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) | 142 | 13.1 | 15.4 |
| % Pregnant Women in WIC Who Were Prepregnancy Very Overweight (BMI Over 29), Low SES (2005-07) | 359 | 33.0 | 26.1 |
| % Overweight Children in WIC, 2-4 years, Low SES (2004-06) | 381 | 15.5 | 15.2 |
| % of Children in WIC, 0-4 years, viewing TV ≤2 hours per day (2004-06) | 1,073 | 81.5 | 75.5 |
| % of WIC mothers breastfeeding at 6 months (2004-06) | 188 | 20.3 | 38.6 |
Behavior/Risk Indicators (2003)
| Indicator | County Rate | CI # | State Rate | CI # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Adults Overweight or Obese (BMI 25+) | 60.5 | ± 4.4 | 56.7 | ± 1.2 |
| % Adults Who Participated in Leisure Time Physical Activity in Last 30 Days | 80.7 | ± 3.3 | 74.6 | ± 1.0 |
| % Adults Eating 5 or More Fruits or Vegetables per Day | 29.3 | ± 4.1 | 25.8 | ± 1.4 |
| % Adults with Physician Diagnosed Diabetes | 5.3 | ± 1.8 | 7.2 | ± 0.6 |
| % Adults with Physician Diagnosed Angina, Heart Attack or Stroke | 7.2 | ± 2.1 | 6.9 | ± 0.5 |
| % Adults with Physician Diagnosed Arthritis | 28.7 | ± 3.8 | 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 | 956 | 253.2 | 285.5 |
| Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) Mortality Rate per 100,000 (ICD10 I60-I69) - Age-adjusted | 155 | 40.7 | 30.5 |
| Diabetes Mortality rate per 100,000 (ICD10 E10-E14) - Age-adjusted | 78 | 20.9 | 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 | 6,009 | 166.4 | 184.2 |
| Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke) Hospitalization Rate per 10,000 (ICD9 430-438) - Age-adjusted | 846 | 23.2 | 26.7 |
| Diabetes Hospitalization Rate per 10,000 (Primary Diagnosis ICD9 250) - Age-adjusted | 385 | 11.3 | 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, Parks and Trails New York helps communities develop trails through community workshops, technical assistance in plan development and mini-grants. They are helping with the Robert Moody Trail in Ontario County. The town was able to get the corridor cleared and the bridges built and residents of the town and the Village of Rushville are enjoying the trail. A formal opening will take place in spring 2009 after the town highway crew applies a stone dust surface.
Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
The Coalition - Diabetes Action Prevention Team(C-DAPT) Diabetes Coalition, led by Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, 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 policy, environmental and systems 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.
Ontario County is one of nine counties represented in this coalition’s catchment area. Partners include local health units, Offices for the Aging, local hospitals, and other community-based organizations. This coalition works closely with Hispanic populations in the region. Initiatives include conducting culturally appropriate nutrition education programs and developing a cookbook with healthier Puerto Rican recipes.
WIC
Society for the Protection and Care of Children administers the WIC program at fourteen sites in Ontario County, serving approximately 4,900 women, infants and children each month. 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.
Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a nutrition and meal reimbursement program for day care homes, day care centers and after school programs provides a grant to Child Care Council, Inc. in Rochester, to implement Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings in Ontario County. Since July 2007, staff, children and parents in two low-income child care centers have been provided with nutrition education, obesity prevention, and physical activity interventions. This program will be implemented in two additional child care centers prior to May 31, 2009.
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 $87,000 worth of fresh produce and 1% or fat free milk was made available to emergency food relief organizations in the Foodlink food bank region which covers nine counties. In addition, 728 individuals participated in 65 nutrition education workshops in the Foodlink food bank region last year.
