Six Major Causes of Death and Disability Ages 10-24 years Behaviors that contribute to

unintentional injuries and violence (ie. Automobile accidents)

Tobacco use Alcohol and other drug use Sexual behaviors that contribute to

unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases

Unhealthy dietary behaviors Physical inactivity

During the 30 days before the survey, 42% of high school students nationwide

had texted or e-mailed while driving 35% had drunk alcohol 23% had used marijuana 16% of high school students had

smoked cigarettes 15% of students had not exercised 7% had not eaten vegetables 5% of high school students had not

eaten fruit or drunk 100% fruit juices

During the previous year before the survey,

8% had attempted suicide 18% of students had used prescription drugs

without a doctor’s prescription 9% of students had used inhalants 7% of students had used hallucinogenic drugs

and ecstasy 6% of students had used any form of cocaine 3% of students had used methamphetamines

steroid pills or shots w/o doctors prescription 2% of students had used heroin

During the 30 days before the survey, 42% of high school students nationwide

had texted or e-mailed while driving 35% had drunk alcohol 23% had used marijuana 16% of high school students had

smoked cigarettes 15% of students had not exercised 7% had not eaten vegetables 5% of high school students had not

eaten fruit or drunk 100% fruit juices

58%

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95%

During the previous year before the survey,

8% had attempted suicide 18% of students had used prescription drugs

without a doctor’s prescription 9% of students had used inhalants 7% of students had used hallucinogenic drugs

and ecstasy 6% of students had used any form of cocaine 3% of students had used methamphetamines

steroid pills or shots w/o doctors prescription 2% of students had used heroin

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