Behaviors that Contribute to Unintentional Injuries and Violence
Related Indicators for page Introduction to the High School YRBS: Page 5:
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% Were in Gang Activities at School - SALT ONLY
% students who took part in gang activities 1+ times during last month
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% Attempted Suicide in Past Year
% attempted suicide in past year
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% Threatened with Violence - SALT ONLY
% students threatened with violence during the school year
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% Brought Protection to School
% students who brought protection to school during the school year
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% Beaten up at School - SALT ONLY
% students who were beaten up at school during the school year
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% Had Fights at School - SALT ONLY
% students who had fights at school during the last month
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% Didn't Go to School Because Felt Unsafe in Past Month
% didn't go to school because felt unsafe in past month
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% Rarely or Never Wore a Seat Belt
% rarely or never wore a seat belt
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% Rode with Drinking Driver in Past Month
% rode with drinking driver in past month
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% Carried a Weapon in Past Month
% carried a weapon in past month
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% In a Physical Fight in Past Year
% in a physical fight in past year
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% Hit Another Person - SALT ONLY
% students who hit other people 1+ times during last month
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% Seriously Considered Attempting Suicide in Past Year
% seriously considered attempting suicide in past year
In contrast to previous years, Southern states had the highest rates of students riding with drivers who had been drinking in 2009, 2011 and 2013.
Above is a map of the United States. As you can see in the color legend on the left side of the data graphic, states are colored in based on the percentage of students who reported that they rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol in a car or other vehicle at least one time in the past month. States with no color did not participate or did not have quality data that year. Use the drop-down menu to change the indicator that colors that map to another behavior that contributes to unintentional injuries and violence.
Click here to view tabulated data and confidence intervals.
Note: the CDC provides a history of participation in the YRBS by state: YRBS State Participation History
