Increase the proportion of college and university students who receive information from their institution on each of the six priority health-risk behavior areas. Better than the best. Data have not been analyzed. Data are not collected.
Data are statistically unreliable.
Subsequently, six categories of behaviors have been identified as responsible for more than 70 percent of illness, disability, and death among adolescents and young adults. While unintentional and intentional injuries are grouped together, the prevention program and policy implications for each are distinct, given the differences in the risk behaviors and related health outcomes. To attain this objective, States and school districts need to support effective health education with appropriate policies, teacher training, effective curricula, and regular progress assessment. In addition, the support of families, peers, and the community at large is critical to long-term behavior change among adolescents. Text about the contributions comprehensive school health education can make in achieving objectives can be found in the appropriate priority area chapters.