Transcript Kentucky Students` Health and Academic Achievement

• A nationwide survey produced by
the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC) to monitor
the six health-risk behaviors of
youth:
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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
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Describe risk behaviors
Create awareness
Set program goals
Develop programs and polices
Support health-related legislation
Seek funding
For More Information on the YRBS, Contact:
Stephanie Bunge, School Health Consultant
Coordinated School Health Team
Kentucky Department of Education
500 Mero Street, 19th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-2706
[email protected]