CNN recently posted an article on its website that has highlighted the key information from the 2015 Center for Disease Control's National Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The 2015 survey results were compiled from the anonymous questionnaire that is taken by 9th - 12th graders, nationwide. Although progress has been made in certain areas (examples: riding with an intoxicated driver, violence and cigarette smoking are all down), the survey results highlighted some of the new trends in youth behavior that will require additional focus to address.
Key concerns were as follows:
- Motor vehicle crashes continue to serve as the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10 - 24.
- Although cigarette smoking among young people has decreased, e-cigarette use has increased.
- Kids are trying opioids: 17% of young people have experimented with prescription drug use.
- Sexual activity has decreased slightly, but so has condom use.
- Screen time (computers & phones) has risen dramatically.
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