Youth (TEEN) Risk Behaviors THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL.

Youth (TEEN) Risk Behaviors

THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL

SELF-INJURY

• Piercing and/or Tattooing• Cutting• Dress • Suicide• Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia)• Intentional injury

ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE

• Beer, Wine, Liquor• Drinking and Driving• Drinking at Parties• Alcoholism• Marijuana Use• Prescription Drug Use• Inhalants

TOBACCO USE

• Smoking Cigarettes, Cigars, Pipes• Chewing Tobacco

SEXUAL BEHAVIORS

• Pregnancy

• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)• Reputation• Sexual Violence• Date Rape

DIET CHOICES AND LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RESULTING IN DISEASE

• Over Weight, Over Fat, Obese• Heart Disease• Diabetes• Cancer• Fast Food Choices• Sports vs. Exercise

ELECTRONIC AND/OR SCHOOL VIOLENCE

• Cyber-Bullying• School Bullying• Cliques• Weapons• Video Games Promoting Violence