Journal of School HealthVolume 76, Issue 7 p. 353-372 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance—United States, 2005 Danice K. Eaton, Danice K. EatonSearch for more papers by this authorLaura Kann, Laura KannSearch for more papers by this authorSteve Kinchen, Steve KinchenSearch for more papers by this authorJames Ross, James RossSearch for more papers by this authorJoseph Hawkins, Joseph HawkinsSearch for more papers by this authorWilliam A. Harris, William A. HarrisSearch for more papers by this authorRichard Lowry, Richard LowrySearch for more papers by this authorTim McManus, Tim McManusSearch for more papers by this authorDavid Chyen, David ChyenSearch for more papers by this authorShari Shanklin, Shari ShanklinSearch for more papers by this authorConnie Lim, Connie LimSearch for more papers by this authorJo Anne Grunbaum, Jo Anne GrunbaumSearch for more papers by this authorHowell Wechsler, Howell WechslerSearch for more papers by this author Danice K. Eaton, Danice K. EatonSearch for more papers by this authorLaura Kann, Laura KannSearch for more papers by this authorSteve Kinchen, Steve KinchenSearch for more papers by this authorJames Ross, James RossSearch for more papers by this authorJoseph Hawkins, Joseph HawkinsSearch for more papers by this authorWilliam A. Harris, William A. HarrisSearch for more papers by this authorRichard Lowry, Richard LowrySearch for more papers by this authorTim McManus, Tim McManusSearch for more papers by this authorDavid Chyen, David ChyenSearch for more papers by this authorShari Shanklin, Shari ShanklinSearch for more papers by this authorConnie Lim, Connie LimSearch for more papers by this authorJo Anne Grunbaum, Jo Anne GrunbaumSearch for more papers by this authorHowell Wechsler, Howell WechslerSearch for more papers by this author First published: 21 August 2006 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1746-1561.2006.00127.xCitations: 182 Danice K. Eaton, PhD, Research Scientist ([email protected]); 2Laura Kann, PhD, Branch Chief ([email protected]); 3Steve Kinchen, BS, ICS; Team Leader ([email protected]); 6William A. Harris, MM, IT Consultant, Northrop Grumman Subcontractor, Atlanta, GA ([email protected]); 7Richard Lowry, MD, Medical Officer ([email protected]); 8Tim McManus, MS, Software Engineer, Northrop Grumman, Atlanta, GA ([email protected]); 9David Chyen, MS, Computer Programmer II, Northrop Grumman Subcontractor, Atlanta, GA ([email protected]); 10Shari Shanklin, MS, Public Health Analyst, Northrop Grumman, Atlanta, GA ([email protected]); 11Connie Lim, MPA, Health Care Analyst 2, Northrop Grumman, Atlanta, GA ([email protected]); and 13Howell Wechsler, EdD, Division Director ([email protected]) Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronis Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, MS K-33, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30341; 4James Ross, MS, Senior Vice President ([email protected]), ORC Macro, 11785 Beltsville Drive, Suite #300, Beltsville, MD 20705; 5Joseph Hawkins, MA, Senior Study Director ([email protected]), Westat, 1650 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850; and 12Jo Anne Grunbaum, EdD, Team Leader ([email protected]), Division of Adult and Community Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, MS k-45, Atlanta, GA 30341. This article is based on: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance—United States, 2005. MMWR. 2006:55(SS-5):1-33. Copies of the complete (unabridged) report can be obtained from www.cdc.gov/yrbs. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Abstract: In the United States, 71% of all deaths among persons aged 10-24 years result from 4 causes: motorvehicle crashes, other unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide. Results from the 2005 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) indicated that during the 30 days preceding the survey, many high school students engaged in behaviors that increased their likelihood of death from these 4 causes: 9.9% had driven a car or other vehicle when they had been drinking alcohol, 18.5% had carried a weapon, 43.3% had drunk alcohol, and 20.2% had used marijuana. In addition, during the 12 months preceding the survey, 35.9% of high school students had been in a physical fight and 8.4% had attempted suicide. Substantial morbidity and social problems among youth also result from unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus infection. During 2005, a total of 46.8% of high school students had ever had sexual intercourse, 37.2% of sexually active high school students had not used a condom at last sexual intercourse, and 2.1% had ever injected an illegal drug. Among adults aged ≥25 years, 61% of all deaths result from 2 causes: cardiovascular disease and cancer. Results from the 2005 national YRBS indicated that risk behaviors associated with these 2 causes of death were initiated during adolescence. During 2005, a total of 23.0% of high school students had smoked cigarettes during the 30 days preceding the survey, 79.9% had not eaten ≥5 times/day of fruits and vegetables during the 7 days preceding the survey, 67.0% did not attend physical education classes daily, and 13.1% were overweight. (J Sch Health. 2006;76(7):353-372) Citing Literature Volume76, Issue7September 2006Pages 353-372 RelatedInformation