Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance — United States, 2017

Abstract

YRBSS data are used widely to compare the prevalence of health-related behaviors among subpopulations of students; assess trends in health-related behaviors over time; monitor progress toward achieving 21 national health objectives; provide comparable state and large urban school district data; and take public health actions to decrease health-risk behaviors and improve health outcomes among youth. Using this and other reports based on scientifically sound data is important for raising awareness about the prevalence of health-related behaviors among students in grades 9-12, especially sexual minority students, among decision makers, the public, and a wide variety of agencies and organizations that work with youth. These agencies and organizations, including schools and youth-friendly health care providers, can help facilitate access to critically important education, health care, and high-impact, evidence-based interventions.

Keywords

Youth Risk Behavior SurveyMedicinePopulationEnvironmental healthBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemPublic healthReproductive healthPsychological interventionUnintended pregnancyNational Health and Nutrition Examination SurveySexual minorityPoison controlEthnic groupGerontologyAdolescent healthSuicide preventionSexual orientationPsychiatryFamily planningPsychologySocial psychologyNursing

MeSH Terms

AdolescentAdolescent BehaviorBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemChildFemaleHealth Risk BehaviorsHumansMalePopulation SurveillanceUnited StatesYoung Adult

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Year: 2018
Type: article
Volume: 67
Issue: 8
Pages: 1-114
Citations: 2446
Access: Closed

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                                    Laura Kann, 
                                
                                    Tim McManus, 
                                
                                    William A. Harris
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2018). 
                            Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance — United States, 2017. 
                            MMWR Surveillance Summaries
                            , 67
                            (8)
                            , 1-114.
                            https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.ss6708a1
                        

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DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.ss6708a1
PMID: 29902162
PMCID: PMC6002027

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