Prevent and eliminate the problems caused by opioid misuse

Percent of Chittenden County High School Students Reporting Tobacco Use Before Age 13

Current Value

4%

2017

Definition

Line Bar Comparison

Story Behind the Curve

Updated March 2019

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor behaviors that contribute markedly to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults in the United States [1]. As part of this annual survey, middle school and high school students across the country are asked about alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. In 2017, 4% of Chittenden County high schoolers reported using tobacco before age 13. This was statistically significantly lower than the 8% of all Vermont high schoolers, but reamins unchanged since 2013. We'd like to see this number decline. To see alcohol and marijuana results, click “Trend Line Comparison” in the top right corner of the graph.

Partners

Vermont Department of Health
Vermont Agency of Education
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Strategy

Delay the onset of use of any substance to prevent long-term health risks [2]
Delay the onset of use of any substance to prevent future dependence [3]
Communicate YRBS results with the community and identify room for improvement - full YRBS reports [4]

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