Confronting Kentucky's Health Crisis - Matt Hall of Clean Eatz

In this eye-opening episode, Rosa sits down with Matt Hall of Clean Eats to unpack one of Kentucky’s most urgent public health challenges: skyrocketing diabetes and pre-diabetes rates. With 28% of Kentuckians now at least borderline type two diabetic, the conversation dives into how healthier food access, community awareness, and simple habit changes can make a life-saving difference.

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Rosa also connects these issues to statewide public health efforts through the Our Healthy Kentucky Home initiative—because real health starts where we live, work, worship, and grow.

• 14% of Kentuckians are pre-diabetic.

• 14% of Kentuckians are type two diabetic.

• 28% of the state is at least borderline type two diabetic.

• Diabetes in Kentucky has become a growing pandemic.

• Childhood obesity rates continue to rise.

• Clean Eats is stepping in with healthier, convenient meal options.

• Health awareness and education are crucial in combating diabetes.

• Convenience + affordability = essential for real community health solutions.

• Changing eating habits is vital for long-term health improvement.

• Community-driven initiatives can help reverse the crisis.

• Kentucky ranks 41st for overall health according to America’s Health Rankings (2023).

• According to the 2024 Kentucky BRFSS:

  • 33% of adults are obese

  • 21% get no physical activity outside work

  • 17% smoke

  • 29% report depression

  • 16% have diabetes

  • 18% have heart disease

• These factors reduce quality of life and shorten lifespan.

Explore local public health programs and resources at:
OurHealthyKyHome.ky.gov

Join the movement: #OurHealthyKyHome

• Confronting Kentucky’s Diabetes Crisis

• Health Solutions for a Healthier Kentucky

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