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The Washington State Healthy Youth Survey measures health risk
behaviors that contribute to morbidity, mortality, and social
problems among youth in Washington State. These behaviors include
alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, behaviors that result in
unintentional and intentional injuries (e.g., violence), dietary
behaviors, physical activity, and related risk and protective factors.
The survey results are an important source of needs-assessment data for
school districts, community-based organizations, local health and human
service agencies, and state agencies. The results are used to monitor
the health status of adolescents and track progress on state and federal
education and health-related goals.
The information from the Healthy
Youth Survey may be used to identify trends in patterns of behavior over
time. State-level results may also be used to compare national and other
state-level results. State agencies, local health jurisdictions, county
prevention coordinators, community mobilization coalitions, community
public health and safety networks, and others use this information to
guide policies and programs that serve youth.
The 2010 administration was the twelfth statewide survey of
Washington's students.
Background
Joint Survey Planning Committee
About the Survey Questionnaire
Timeline for the 2010 Administration
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