Youth Risk Behavior Survey

What is the Youth Risk Behavior Survey?

The Montana Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) assists educators and health professionals in determining the prevalence of health-risk behaviors as self-reported by Montana youth. Initiated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 1988, the YRBS aims to identify the leading causes of mortality, morbidity, and social problems among youth.

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2025 YRBS Registration

The Six Health-Risk Areas:

• Unintentional injuries and violence
• Tobacco use
• Alcohol & other drug abuse
• Sexual behaviors related to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) 
• Unhealthy dietary behaviors
• Physical inactivity

After-School Programs - Community Learning Centers
Alcohol and Drug Prevention
Bullying Prevention
Driver Education
Education for Homeless Children and Youth 

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) 
Health Enhancement
Indian Education
School Nutrition
Sex Trafficking and Sexual Abuse

Special Education
Suicide Prevention
Teacher Learning Hub
Tobacco Use Prevention