Introduction to the YRBSS

Essential Question:
What are the trends in health-risk behaviors, obesity, and asthma among youth and young adults in the U.S. and Rhode Island?

This data story provides an introduction to the indicators tracked in the school-based YRBS survey, which is conducted every two years by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and local health authorities.

Behaviors that Contribute to Unintentional Injuries and Violence

The following indicators are available on the DataHUB in the category "Behaviors that Contribute to Unintentional Injuries and Violence":

  • Rarely or never wore a seat belt when riding in a car driven by someone else.
  • Rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol in a car or other vehicle 1 or more times during the past 30 days.
  • Carried a weapon a gun, knife, or club on at least 1 day during the past 30 days.
  • In a physical fight 1 or more times during the past 12 months.
  • Did not go to school because they felt unsafe at school or on their way to or from school on at least 1 day during the past 30 days.
  • Seriously considered attempting suicide during the past 12 months.
  • Attempted suicide 1 or more times during the past 12 months.

On the next page, you'll be able to examine these indicators by state and over time.

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