1. Kentucky Students’ Health and Academic Achievement

2. YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY (YRBS)

3. What is the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)? A nationwide survey produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor the six health-risk behaviors of youth: – Physical activity – Dietary behaviors – Tobacco use – Alcohol and other drug use – Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence (including suicide) – Sexual risk behaviors Data is collected every other year, during the odd numbered years, in grades 6-8 and 9-12

4. How is YRBS Data Used? Describe risk behaviors Create awareness Set program goals Develop programs and polices Support health-related legislation Seek funding

5. For More Information on the YRBS, Contact: Stephanie Bunge, School Health Consultant Coordinated School Health Team Kentucky Department of Education 500 Mero Street, 19 th Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-2106 x4543 Stephanie.bunge@education.ky.gov

6. KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

7. INJURIES AND VIOLENCE

12. TOBACCO USE

15. ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

20. SEXUAL BEHAVIORS

23. DIETARY BEHAVIORS

29. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

31. MISCELLANEOUS

33. KENTUCKY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

34. INJURIES AND VIOLENCE

37. TOBACCO USE

40. ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS

42. SEXUAL BEHAVIORS

44. DIETARY BEHAVIORS

46. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

48. MISCELLANEOUS