State of the Georgia Girl Report

Key Facts: Physical Health

• 1 in 5 high school girls has experienced sexual dating violence. A rate nearly five times higher than that of teenage boys. • 1 in 4 teenage girls reports not getting any physical activity. Over the last week, 26% of middle & high school girls report getting 0 days of physical activity. • 1 in 12 girls is reported as developing unhealthy eating habits. Among middle and high school girls, this ratio climbs to 1 in 5. • One-third of teenage girls report feeling unsafe at school. Only 50% of girls feel like students treat each other with respect.

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- Georgia Girl Scout, Cadette (6th-8th grade), 2024

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