Tennessee

Highlights

• Physical inactivity increased 21% in the past four years from 31.1% to 37.5% of adults ages 65+ in fair or better health
• Low-care nursing home residents decreased 56% since 2013 from 10.6% to 4.7% of residents
• Flu vaccination coverage decreased 34% in the past five years from 73.4% to 48.1% of adults ages 65+
• Able-bodied adults increased 7% since 2013 from 58.6% to 62.6% of adults ages 65+
• Obesity increased 28% in the past four years from 23.9% to 30.7% of adults ages 65+
• Drug deaths increased 37% in the past three years from 7.8 to 10.7 deaths per 100,000 adults ages 65-74