Originally published in the October 2011 issue of Parents magazine.
Between January and June 2011, Parents magazine gathered data on 40 criteria pertaining to a family’s health and well-being in 150 of the largest U.S. cities.
Columbus, GA came in 148th place.
The following organizations contributed data, advice, or both for this story: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, Care.com, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, FBI Uniform Crime Reports, Environmental Protection Agency, Let’s Move!, Little League Baseball & Softball, National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, National Association for Sport and Physical Education, National Conference of State Legislatures, Safe Kids USA, School Nutrition Association, The Commonwealth Fund, Environmental Working Group, The Trust for Public Land, U.S. Census Bureau, and the U.S. Department of Transportation.
