CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health

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NEW: The @CDCgov Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report for Dietary, Physical Activity, and Sleep Behaviors: 2013–2023 is now available. Read the report: https://t.co/sVDO4BUdGa #CDCYRBS

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Some students turn to vaping when stressed or anxious, creating a cycle of nicotine addiction. Learn more: https://t.co/WXmzNRGZ0J

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Data show that when schools are safe, student & school outcomes improve.

Here’s how ED is supporting school safety & student success through our National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments: https://t.co/RvzhdCIWzw

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When schools provide mental health supports:

📚 Academic outcomes improve
⬇️ Discipline referrals decrease
🧑‍🎓 Attendance & graduation rates increase

Here's how your school can support students' mental well-being: https://t.co/JvTdA0C91n

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📱 Social media can be a great way to keep in touch with friends and family and stay up to date with popular culture. Yet, it can also impact mental health—especially for youth.

Learn tips to make #SocialMedia safer for youth from @HHSGov: https://t.co/0mcyB1jhue

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“Smart vapes” – e-cigarettes with digital displays – are being used by U.S. youth. These devices typically include flavored nicotine and may include tech features like animations and built-in games. Read more in @JAMA: https://t.co/yS7IgVuU0g

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Discover more findings in the full report: https://t.co/iC3TooI67o #CDCYRBS

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

U.S. high school students aren’t getting adequate physical activity. From 2013 to 2023, CDC data show decreases in daily physical activity (27% to 25%), muscle strengthening (52% to 51%), daily physical education (22% to 16%), and sports team participation (54% to 52%). #CDCYRBS

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

Physical activity in adolescence can help:
▪️Boost academic performance by improving attention and memory.
▪️Reduce risk of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity.
▪️Regulate body weight and reduce body fat.
▪️Improve mental health.
#CDCYRBS

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

Parents and caregivers: Open communication with your teens can help strengthen relationships and reduce their risk for poor mental health. Find tips for starting the conversation and making it a normal part of your family’s daily activities. https://t.co/kaZgifq4lU

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

New CDC data show U.S. high school students aren’t getting adequate nutrition, physical activity, and sleep.
➡️Explore the CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report for Dietary, Physical Activity, and Sleep Behaviors: 2013–2023: https://t.co/Z7EDQyugy7 #CDCYRBS

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

Does your school offer opportunities for physical activity in the classroom? Daily physical activity isn’t just important for physical health, it also supports mental health and academic performance.

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

Discover more findings in the full report: https://t.co/iC3TooI67o #CDCYRBS

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

New CDC data show U.S. high school students aren’t getting adequate nutrition.
From 2013 to 2023, data show a decrease in students eating fruit (63% to 55%), vegetables (61% to 58%), and breakfast (38% to 27%) daily. #CDCYRBS

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

Healthy eating in adolescence can help:
▪️Boost academic performance by improving attention and memory.
▪️Reduce risk of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and obesity.
▪️Regulate body weight and reduce body fat.
#CDCYRBS

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

6/ Schools, families, and communities must work together to have the greatest effect on adolescent health and well-being.
Explore more findings in the full report: https://t.co/iC3TooI67o #CDCYRBS

[CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health @CDC_DASH]

1/ New CDC data show U.S. high school students aren’t getting enough nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. Let’s look at some of the findings. ⤵️ #CDCYRBS

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5/ Schools are the right place for a healthy start for adolescents, but schools can’t do it alone. The more engaged families are in shaping school health practices, the more likely those practices are to be tailored to meet their needs.