Kentucky Students’ Health and Academic Achievement
YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY (YRBS)
What is the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)? A nationwide survey produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor the six health-risk behaviors of youth: – Physical activity – Dietary behaviors – Tobacco use – Alcohol and other drug use – Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence (including suicide) – Sexual risk behaviors Data is collected every other year, during the odd numbered years, in grades 6-8 and 9-12
How is YRBS Data Used? Describe risk behaviors Create awareness Set program goals Develop programs and polices Support health-related legislation Seek funding
For More Information on the YRBS, Contact: Stephanie Bunge, School Health Consultant Coordinated School Health Team Kentucky Department of Education 500 Mero Street, 19 th Floor Frankfort, KY (502) x4543
KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
INJURIES AND VIOLENCE
TOBACCO USE
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
DIETARY BEHAVIORS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
MISCELLANEOUS
KENTUCKY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
INJURIES AND VIOLENCE
TOBACCO USE
ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS
SEXUAL BEHAVIORS
DIETARY BEHAVIORS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
MISCELLANEOUS