In order to learn about epidemiological studies, data analysis, and the use of secondary data, we will be using the Youth Risk Behavioral Survey (YRBS). This is a school-based survey on youth in high school (grades 9-12), which began in 1991 and is collected every other year in odd numbered years. The survey focuses on six areas of health and provides selected questions for each area. The areas include:
Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence
Sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection
Alcohol and other drug use
Tobacco use
Unhealthy dietary behaviors
Inadequate physical activity