Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
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
Students with Less Than 3 Days of Physical Activity: 8th Graders
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This indicator shows 8th graders who engaged in at least 60 minutes of physical activity for less than three days in the seven days prior to the survey.
Why is this important?
Inactivity during 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. 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, prevent or delay the development of high blood pressure, and promote psychological well-being. Moderate amounts of physical activity are recommended for people of all ages.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Oregon Student Health Survey
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Adolescent Health, Health / Physical Activity, Health Behaviors, Teens
