Introduction: Youth risk behavior

Youth risk behavior: Risky behaviors common in young people

Youth risk behavior: Too many youth practice behaviors that place them at risk for serious injury, sexually transmitted diseases, other preventable health problems and even premature death, according to data released today from the 1997 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS), the most comprehensive survey of high school student health behaviors, including data for the nation, 36 states and territories and 17 cities. The priority health risk behaviors monitored include: behaviors that contribute to injury, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, sexual behaviors, dietary behaviors, and physical activity. ¹

Conditions list: The list of conditions in the Youth risk behavior group includes:

• Smoking
• Drug abuse
• Alcohol abuse
• Alcohol binging

Causes of Youth risk behavior: Research more detailed information about the causes of Youth risk behavior, or other general information about Youth risk behavior.

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