Communities Putting Prevention to Work
Seeds of Change
Community Transformation Grant
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six types of health-risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults, including:
Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence
- Tobacco use
- Alcohol and other drug use
- Sexual risk behaviors
- Unhealthy dietary behaviors
- Physical inactivity
YRBSS also measures the prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth and young adults. YRBSS includes a national school-based survey conducted by CDC and state, territorial, tribal, and local surveys conducted by state, territorial, and local education and health agencies and tribal governments.
Watauga County High School YRBS
Ashe County High School YRBS
Ashe County Middle School YRBS
Alleghany County YRBS
For more information on these grants and special projects in the Appalachian District, please contact the Health Promotions office at (828) 264-4995.