Friday, September 3, 2010

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

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The American Fitness Index is a snapshot look at the statr of health and fitnessin America’sz 50 most populous metros. The study was releasec during the annual ACSM convention in Seattlelast week. The rankinv is a composite of preventivehealtu behaviors, levels of chronix disease conditions, health care access, community resources and publif policies that support physical activity. Memphis scored an aggregatecd 38.5 in these categories. D.C., the top-ranking city, scores a 74.4.
Others in the top five were Paul, Denver, Boston and San Memphis ranked 41st on personal health indicatorsa related tohealth behaviors, chronic health problems and health The city ranked 34th on community/environmental indicators related to the environment, recreational facilities, park-related physical education requirements and primary health care Nashville ranked 26 overall. No citiesw in Arkansas or Mississippi madethe list.

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