Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Adolescent and Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six types of risk behaviors that contribute to health the leading causes of death and disability among young people and adults, including-

Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence

* Tobacco use
* Alcohol and other drug use
* Sexual risk behaviors
* Unhealthy dietary behaviors
* Physical inactivity 

YRBSS also measures the prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth and young adults.

YRBSS includes a national survey based on the school conducted by the CDC and state, territorial survey, local tribal and conducted by state education, territorial and local health agencies and tribal governments.

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