Date
2025
Abstract
Residents of Essex and Orleans Counties face elevated rates of obesity and comorbid chronic diseases. This is at least in part due to lack of physical activity, which is complicated by exercise resources, harsh winters, geographic isolation, and high poverty rates. This project aimed to improve exercise accessibility by enhancing an existing patient education handout. Revisions included simplified language, seasonal activity suggestions, and exercise modifications for different fitness levels.
Clinical Site
North Country Hospital Primary Care, Newport, VT
Keywords
obesity, exercise, physical activity, diabetes, winter
Creative Commons License
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Disciplines
Disorders of Environmental Origin | Endocrine System Diseases | Medical Education | Primary Care
Recommended Citation
Koch, Oliver Karl, "Improving Access to Exercise in Rural Vermont" (2025). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 1117.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/1117
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