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City ofEugene <br />Health RiskAppraisal Summary Results <br />Low/Normal Risk Above Normal Rlsk Low/Normal Risk Above Normal Risk <br />Health Risk Meets Does not Meet Health Risk Meets Does Not Meet <br />Recommended Recommended .Recommended Recommended <br />Levels Levels Levels Levels <br /> <br />Cancer FYp3 = 24% FY03 = 76% Exercise FY03 = 54% FY03 = 46% <br /> FY04 = 26% FY04 = 74% (3 or more times FY04 = 55% FY04 = 45% <br /> FY05 = 33% FY05 = 67% perweek) FY05 = 56% FY05 = 44% <br /> FY06 = 33% FY06 = 67% FY06 = 56% FY06 = 44% <br /> FY07 = 33% FY07 = 67% FY07 = 57% FY07 = 43% <br />Heart Health fY03 = 61 % fY03 = 39% Risk of FY03 = 93% FY03 = 07% <br /> FY04 = 60% FY04 = 40% Developing FY04 = 93% FY04 = 07% <br /> FY05 = 53% FY05 = 46% Diabetes FY05 = 73% FY05 = 27% <br /> FY06 = 52% FY06 = 48% FY06 = 74% FY06 = 26% <br /> fY07= 52% FY07 = 48% FY07 = 14% FY07 = 26% <br />Blood Pressure FY03 = 80% FY03 = 20% .Overall Health FY03 = 35% FY03 = 65% <br />(Below Sao/sommHS) FY04 = 73% FY04 = 27% & Wellness FY04 = 35% FY04 = 65% <br /> FY05 = 84% FY05 = 19% Rating (composite FY05 = 28% FY05 = 72% <br /> FY06 = 79% FY06 = 21 % score from the Personal FY06 = 27% FY06 = 73% <br /> FY07 _ 79% FY07 = 21 % weuness Prone) FY07 = 27% FY07 = 73% <br />As can be identified by the Health Risk Appraisal Summary Results over the last six fiscal years, risk of cancer <br />has been reducing slowly and the risk of developing diabetes has increased. In analyzing the health and <br />fitness data reported, the Major Health Risk Factors are as follows: <br />Cancer Risk: Many factors contribute to an individual's risk of cancer, including: smoking; diet, <br />including intake of fruits, vegetables, grains, and cereals; alcohol consumption; body composition; <br />exercise; and family history of cancer. <br />Overweight: Being overweight can contribute to orthopedic problems in the <br />I q~ low back and knees. Another risk of being overweight is the development of <br />'~-1-' __ ..._._ diabetes. <br />~~ ~,_ d+ 4.,_ r;a i t <br />:~ - Heart Health: Like cancer, many factors can contribute to <br />the potential development of Coronary Artery Disease. <br />These include: cholesterol values (HDL, LDL and total ~, <br />cholesterol); exercise; body composition; blood pressure; smoking; and elevated levels of <br />blood glucose. ' <br />Exercise: The Surgeon General recommends exercising three or more ~'~. ~~`; <br />times per week to maintain a healthy life-style. Exercise on a daily basis <br />will also help in the prevention of diabetes. <br />Blood Pressure: Keeping blood pressure low protects the heart and <br />arteries and reduces a person's risk of developing a stroke. The main factors that affect our <br />blood pressure are: exercise, nutrition, alcohol consumption, body composition, and stress. <br />Diabetes: Diabetes is one of the fastest growing problems in the United States and we are <br />seeing increased occurrences of diabetes at the City of Eugene. <br />21 <br />