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.

Alcohol and Other Drug Use (1)

The following YRBS indicators are available on the DataHUB in the category "Alcohol and Other Drug Use":

  • Lifetime alcohol use - Had at least 1 drink of alcohol on at least 1 day during their life.
  • Current alcohol use - Had at least 1 drink of alcohol on at least 1 day during the past 30 days.
  • Episodic heavy drinking - Had 5 or more drinks of alcohol in a row within a couple hours on at least 1 day during the past 30 days.
  • Lifetime marijuana use - Used marijuana 1 or more times during their life.

List of indicators is continued on next page.

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