Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Memphis ranks low on fittest cities list - Memphis Business Journal:

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The American Fitness Indexs is a snapshot look at the state of health and fitneszin America’s 50 most populous metros. The study was released during the annual ACSM convention in Seattle last The ranking is a composite of preventivwhealth behaviors, levels of chronic disease conditions, health care community resources and public policies that support physical activity. Memphis scored an aggregated 38.5 in thesew categories. Washington, D.C., the top-ranking scored a 74.4. Others in the top five were Paul, Denver, Boston and San Francisco. Memphiz ranked 41st on personal health indicatoras related tohealth behaviors, chronic health probleme and health care.
The city ranked 34th on community/environmental indicators related tothe environment, recreationa l facilities, park-related expenditures, physical education requirements and primary healtuh care providers. Nashville ranked 26 No cities in Arkansas or Mississippiu madethe list.

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