DASH - Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS): Middle School

ICPSR Data Holdings 2026 Dataset Open access

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Authors: United States Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Youth Risk Behaviors
DOI: 10.3886/e243675
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Abstract

1991-2017. Middle School Dataset. The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six categories of priority health behaviors among youth and young adults: 1) behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence; 2) tobacco use; 3) alcohol and other drug use; 4) sexual behaviors related to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; 5) unhealthy dietary behaviors; and 6) physical inactivity. In addition, YRBSS monitors the prevalence of obesity and asthma and other priority health behaviors. Read less

Fields of Study & Subjects

Adolescent Health and Behaviors Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Obesity Physical Activity Diet

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Journal / source
ICPSR Data Holdings
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Dataset