U.S. Government Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Programs - School Health Programs at a Glance
An overview of school health programs and the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in promoting these efforts.
School Health Policies and Programs Study (SHPPS) 2000
A national survey conducted
periodically to examine school health policies and programs at the state, district, school, and classroom levels.
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
This system, developed by the CDC, monitors six categories of priority health-risk behaviors among youth and young adults, including sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
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