Survey Results | Infographics

This document presents selected data and resources from the New York State (NYS) 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and the NYS 2022 School Health Profiles survey. The report contains infographics that can be used to guide health education instruction and educate staff, families, and communities. The data from these surveys can also serve as a basis for professional development for school staff.

Check out the 2022 NYS Profiles and 2023 NYS YRBS Report here!

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The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors priority health behaviors and experiences among students nationwide. Click here to view the 2023 YRBS results.

CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary and Trends Report provides data from 2023, as well as 10-year trends on behaviors and experiences among high school students in the United States related to health and well-being. Click here to view the YRBS Data Summary & Trends Report.

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Conducted biannually since 1996, Profiles measures progress in the implementation of school policies and practices to help improve the health of school-aged youth. Education and health officials can use Profiles data to support health-related policies and legislation. States and school districts can use the data to plan and monitor school programs and identify professional development needs.

View the 2022 Profiles Results and check out the new Profiles Explorer Interactive Tool.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) monitors students' health risks and behaviors in several categories, including weight and diet, physical activity, injury and violence, tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, and sexual behaviors.  The YRBS is conducted every 2 years among a representative group of New York students in grades 9-12. 

The NYS Center for School Health (NYSCSH) conducts the YRBS in NYS on behalf of the NYS Education Department (NYSED). Click the link below to see the 2021 YRBS infographics.

NYS YRBS 2021 Infographics  

Additional Resources

CDC Youth Online Website
This site allows users to compare NYS YRBS data by years, location, gender and risk category. Click local under location to view NYC data.
 

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The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors priority health behaviors and experiences among students nationwide. Click here to view the 2021 YRBS results.

CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary and Trends Report provides data from 2021, as well as 10-year trends from 2011 through 2021, on behaviors and experiences among high school students in the United States related to health and well-being. Click here to view the YRBS Data Summary & Trends Report.

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Thank you to schools who participated in the 2020 Profiles survey which provided data for the Center to use to create a fact sheet with links to organizations to assist in the development of the health education curriculum. 

Click the image below to access this resource. 

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Conducted biannually since 1996, Profiles measures progress in the implementation of school policies and practices to help improve the health of school-aged youth. Education and health officials can use Profiles data to support health-related policies and legislation. States and school districts can use the data to plan and monitor school programs and identify professional development needs.

To learn more visit School Health Profiles | DASH | CDC 

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