The Status of Female Youth Health and Physical Activity in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Published on December 15th, 2004

This report highlights key indicators of both the status of physical activity and health for female youth in the Atlanta metropolitan area and the state of Georgia; these indicators are then compared with national averages in order to contextualize the results. Overall, this report shows that female youth in the Atlanta and Georgia areas are not getting sufficient physical activity, either through sports teams or physical education courses in school.

The Status of Female Youth Health and Physical Activity in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area