YRBS 2009 Highlights

The middle and high school years are a critical time for developing health-related habits. Behaviors that children start during these years often set the pattern for adulthood. Some behaviors place young people at increased risk for serious health problems, now and in the future.

Every two years since 1993, the Department of Health’s Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs, and the Department of Education’s Coordinated School Health Programs have sponsored the Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey measures the prevalence of specific personal behaviors that directly affect the health of our youth. These highlights are based on participation of 1315 students (84% of students enrolled) in grades 8 through 12 at Albert D. Lawton School, Westford Elementary School, and Essex High School.  The YRBS is part of a larger effort to help communities increase the “resiliency” of young people by reducing high risk behaviors and promoting healthy behaviors.

• CCSU YRBS 2009 Highlights
• CCSU YRBS 2009 data from the Vermont Department of Health
• Statewide YRBS results from the Vermont Department of Health

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