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.

Tobacco Use

The following YRBS indicators are available on the DataHUB in the category "Tobacco Use":

  • Lifetime cigarette use - Ever tried smoking, even one or two puffs.
  • Current cigarette use - Smoked cigarettes on at least 1 day during the past 30 days.
  • Current smokeless tobacco use - Used chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip on at least 1 day during the past 30 days.

On the following page, you'll be able to view these indicators in a bar chart.

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