Behavior

New Survey Results Give a Window Into Teen Behavior and Risks

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, March 30th, 2009

A new survey of Washington students shows most are making good choices about their health. Still, far too many regularly use alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and engage in risky behavior.

The Healthy Youth Survey focuses on health risk behaviors. The anonymous voluntary survey is taken every two years by more than 210,000 public school kids around the state in grades six, eight, 10, and 12. It covers many topics young people face -- drug, alcohol, and tobacco use; weapons in schools; gangs; gambling; physical activity; suicide; bullying; and more.

"This survey is a snapshot of what's going on with youth in our state," said Secretary of Health Mary Selecky....

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2009-03-30)

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