Youth Risk Behavior Survey

September 18, 2009

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors priority health-risk behaviors and the prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth an... (More) The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors priority health-risk behaviors and the prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth and young adults. The YRBSS includes a national school-based survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state, territorial, tribal, and local surveys conducted by state, territorial, and local education and health agencies and tribal governments.------------- ------------------------- ----This profile is part of the ProtectYouth.org community awareness effort to foster greater transparency of the quality of life issues that impact our youth and communities. For additional information, visit www.ProtectYouth.org (Less)

http://www.cdc.gov/YRBS