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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Teens who do not Engage in Physical Activity
Measurement Period: 2021-2022
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This indicator shows the percentage of high school students who were not physically active for at least 60 minutes on one day the past seven days.
Why is this important?
Inactivity during childhood and adolescence increases the likelihood of being inactive as an adult. Adults who are less active are at greater risk of dying of heart disease and developing diabetes, colon cancer, and high blood pressure. Half of American youths aged 12-21 are not vigorously active on a regular basis, and about 14 percent of young people report no recent physical activity. Participation in all types of physical activity declines drastically with both age and grade in school. Being physically active helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints. In addition, exercise helps control and maintain weight, reduce fat, and prevent or delay the development of high blood pressure. Moderate amounts of physical activity are recommended for people of all ages.
23.9%
Source:
Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Youth Tobacco Survey
Measurement period: 2021-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: May 2024
Measurement period: 2021-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: May 2024
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Data Source
- Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Youth Tobacco Survey
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Adolescent Health, Health / Physical Activity, Health Behaviors, Teens