Developing and conducting a health risk behavior survey among school-aged students.

Purpose: To conduct a survey in the school setting which inquires about health risk behaviors among students in grades 7-12.

Method: The survey was designed by the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in conjunction with many federal and state agencies, to monitor behaviors in the following six areas: unintentional and intentional injuries, tobacco use, alcohol and drug use, sexual behaviors, dietary behaviors, and physical activity. Surveys are administered at the national and state levels and can be optionally administered by local school districts.