Kansas

Highlights

• In the past year, obesity increased 11% from 25.9% to 28.7% of adults ages 65+.
• In the past year, food insecurity increased 16% from 13.4% to 15.6% of adults ages 60+.
• In the past 2 years, flu vaccination coverage decreased 9% from 66.7% to 60.8% of adults ages 65+.
• In the past 2 years, physical inactivity increased 17% from 28.2% to 33.1% of adults ages 65+ in fair or better health.
• In the past 2 years, preventable hospitalizations decreased 16% from 64.5 to 54.5 discharges per 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries.