Six Major Causes of Death and Disability Ages years Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence (ie. Automobile accidents) Tobacco use Alcohol and other drug use Sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases Unhealthy dietary behaviors Physical inactivity
During the 30 days before the survey, 42% of high school students nationwide had texted or ed while driving 35% had drunk alcohol 23% had used marijuana 16% of high school students had smoked cigarettes 15% of students had not exercised 7% had not eaten vegetables 5% of high school students had not eaten fruit or drunk 100% fruit juices
During the previous year before the survey, 8% had attempted suicide 18% of students had used prescription drugs without a doctor’s prescription 9% of students had used inhalants 7% of students had used hallucinogenic drugs and ecstasy 6% of students had used any form of cocaine 3% of students had used methamphetamines steroid pills or shots w/o doctors prescription 2% of students had used heroin
During the 30 days before the survey, 42% of high school students nationwide had texted or ed while driving 35% had drunk alcohol 23% had used marijuana 16% of high school students had smoked cigarettes 15% of students had not exercised 7% had not eaten vegetables 5% of high school students had not eaten fruit or drunk 100% fruit juices 58% 65% 77% 84% 85% 93% 95%
During the previous year before the survey, 8% had attempted suicide 18% of students had used prescription drugs without a doctor’s prescription 9% of students had used inhalants 7% of students had used hallucinogenic drugs and ecstasy 6% of students had used any form of cocaine 3% of students had used methamphetamines steroid pills or shots w/o doctors prescription 2% of students had used heroin 92% 82% 91% 93% 94% 97% 98%