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YRBS
Also written as: YRBS — Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System survey that monitors health risk behaviors among high school students.
Full Definition
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBS) is a biennial survey conducted by the CDC that tracks priority health risk behaviors among adolescents, including substance use, sexual behaviors, violence, and mental health indicators. Healthcare providers use YRBS data to understand population trends and inform evidence-based interventions for adolescent patients.
Usage
Usage note: Always spell out on first use in patient-facing materials.
In Context
- "The physician referenced YRBS data when discussing substance use trends with the adolescent patient's parents." — Clinical documentation
- "According to the latest YRBS findings, rates of vaping among high school students have increased significantly." — Research report
Also known as
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
Don't confuse with
YRBSS
Youth Risk Behavior Survey