clean_yrbs_2017

This is the imported and cleaned 2017 YRBS Data. This data set monitors priority health risk behaviors that contribute markedly to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults in the United States. These behaviors, often include:

• Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence

• Sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection

• Alcohol and other drug use

• Tobacco use

• Unhealthy dietary behaviors

• Inadequate physical activity

data(clean_yrbs_2017)

Format

A tibble with 17,232 and 102 variables

This dataset exclusively comprises questions sourced from Appendix A of the YRBS 2017, specifically focusing on the QN dichotomous variables. For comprehensive information, please refer to the documentation provided in the 2017 National YRBS Data Users Guide. In this dataset, each variable follows a binary pattern: a value of 1 indicates the presence of the specified behavior, while a value of 0 signifies its absence. For instance, with regard to Suicide Attempts, a value of 1 signifies that adolescents responded affirmatively to having made suicide attempts, whereas 0 indicates a negative response.

Details

Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System 2017