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Adams, Ken; And Others – 1995
A relatively small number of preventable behaviors, such as drinking alcohol and driving, failing to wear seat belts, and engaging in unprotected intercourse, contribute greatly to morbidity and mortality among youth and young adults. An extensive survey of the risk behaviors of one state's youth is described here. A total of 1,538 responses from…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, At Risk Persons, High School Students, High Schools