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Did you know that the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) data has been released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)⁉️ The YRBS measures health related behaviors and experiences among adolescents. It identifies emerging issues and can serve as a tool to assist public health professionals, educators, social workers, and more in planning and evaluating existing teen health programs and curriculum. 💡 More importantly, these results allow us to serve youth in ways that are most meaningful to them. Here are some important highlights from the survey results, using data from 2021 to capture these trends: 🔵 There were decreases in the overall percentage of students who experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. For Black, Latinx, and female students, these experiences decreased as well. 🔵 This survey was the first time the national YRBS asked students if they identify as transgender. While trends for this community can’t be observed yet, the survey noted that disparities for LGBTQ+ youth have persisted between 2021-2023. 🔵 There was an increase in the percentage of students who experienced bullying at school and have missed school due to concerns for their safety at or on their way to school. Want to learn more? Access the survey here: https://hubs.la/Q02LG0hg0 #TeenHealth #CDC #YouthEngagement #HealthBehavior #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #YouthHealth #Data

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