The State of Adolescent Health in Arizona: A Status Report

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As part of its commitment to lead the charge of advocating for youth, the Arizona Alliance for Adolescent Health developed this comprehensive report – The State of Adolescent Health in Arizona: A Status Report. Crucial data indicators across Health & Wellness, Education & Workforce Development, Environment & Climate, Economic Wellbeing, and Family & Community, describe the state of adolescent health in Arizona.

The array of indicators in this report provides a unique snapshot of the health status of Arizona’s youth. Additionally, they offer a mechanism to track changes, which aids in policy and program planning, analysis, and evaluation. The aim of this report is to inform and guide initiatives that will contribute to positive and fair outcomes for all youth across the state. View the report here.

Click here for more information on The Alliance and how to become a member. You can view the report in its entirety below. To receive a printed copy, click below and fill in your mailing address. To receive an electronic copy, click below and fill in your email.

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