The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) was developed in 1990 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) to monitor priority health risk behaviors of adolescents that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults in the United States.  These behaviors, often established during childhood and early adolescence, include:

 Tobacco Use
 Unhealthy Dietary Behaviors
 Inadequate Physical Activity
 Alcohol and Other Drug Use
 Sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STI), including HIV infection
 Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey will help Arkansas identify public school students' current health and safety habits so that improvements can be made where needed.  Healthy lifestyles for Arkansas students mean longer, more productive lives for the states' young people, as well as improved learning in the classroom.

2023 Arkansas YRBS Results

Codebook (PDF)
Detail Tables (PDF)

For more information, please contact:

Ashley Juckett, School Health Surveillance Coordinator
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
School Health Services
4 Capitol Mall, Mail Slot 14
Little Rock, AR 72201
Office: 501-683-3600
Fax: 501-682-4886