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# Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)

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[Data Summary & Trends](/yrbs/dstr/index.html)

Examine trend data on health behaviors and experiences among U.S. high school students.

[Learn More](/yrbs/dstr/index.html "Learn More")

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[YRBSS Results](/yrbs/results/index.html)

View 2021 YRBS national, state, and local school district results.

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Download national, state, and local data; available in Access and ASCII.

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[YRBSS — 2021 Supplementary Tables](/yrbs/results/2021-supplementary-tables.html)

See tables for supplementary information on YRBSS.

## YRBSS Topics

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[About YRBSS](/yrbs/about/index.html)

Learn how YRBSS helps us understand health-related topics affecting youth, including mental health.

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[YRBSS Participation](/yrbs/data/yrbs-participation.html)

Learn why participation by each school is key to ensuring results represent youth nationwide.

More on YRBSS

- [YRBSS Reports and Publications](/yrbs/report-publication/index.html)



Recent and previous reports are downloadable and the analyses presented in this MMWR supplements.

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The YRBSS FAQ provides information to help you learn more about the surveillance system and its use.

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Learn more about YRBSS survey methodology, documentation, and guidances.

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YRBSS questionnaires helps identify the specific health-risk behaviors of other students.

- [Why YRBS?](/yrbs/about/why-yrbs.html)



YRBS helps us understand many health-related topics affecting youth, including mental health.


## Resources & Data Analysis Tools

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[Results Toolkit](/yrbs/results-toolkit/index.html)

Access resources to help inform partners and community members.

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Learn more about how YRBSS can help adolescent health and well-being.

[YRBS Analysis Tool](https://yrbs-analysis.cdc.gov/)

[Youth Online](https://nccd.cdc.gov/Youthonline/App/Default.aspx)

[YRBS Explorer](https://yrbs-explorer.services.cdc.gov/#/)

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## [Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)](/yrbs/index.html)

YRBSS is the largest public health surveillance system in the U.S, monitoring multiple health-related behaviors among high school students.

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