Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
- Purpose: To assess adolescent behavioral health risks.
- Key Information: Health-risk behaviors in public school students grades 6 through 12 that contribute to the major causes of death, disease, injury, and social problems.
- Collection Period: Biennially (odd years)
Rhode Island Numbers
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Depression and Violence
Tobacco Usage
Alcohol Usage
Drug Abuse
Obesity & Risk Factors
Sexual Activity
Vehicular Safety
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Source: 2011 RI High School Health-Risks Summary Report
2007 RI High School Health-Risks Summary Report