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Montana Office of Public Instruction, 2021
The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is an epidemiologic surveillance system that was established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help monitor the prevalence of behaviors that not only influence youth health, but also put youth at risk for the most significant health and social problems that can occur during…
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Risk, High School Students, National Surveys
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Bolger, Kelly; Carter, Kimberly; Curtin, Lisa; Martz, Denise M.; Gagnon, Sandy G.; Michael, Kurt D. – Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 2010
Motivational interviewing has shown some success as an intervention for college student cigarette smokers. We tested the efficacy and process of a two session motivational-interviewing-based smoking intervention compared to an assessment/information session. College student participants assigned to the motivational interviewing condition did not…
Descriptors: Intervention, Smoking, Self Efficacy, Interviews
Thomas, Jennifer; Luebbers, Paul E. – American Journal of Health Education, 2009
Objectives: This teaching idea is designed for students to learn about the ingredients in cigarettes and the potential short-term health consequences of these ingredients, as well as to learn about the general effects of smoking. Students will complete an activity to use this information in a hypothetical, but potentially, real-world situation.…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Smoking, Health Promotion, Health Behavior
Stowell, Charles H. – Silver, Burdett and Company, 1892
This textbook has been written to meet the demand for the study of the human body in the intermediate and grammar grades of the public schools. Especial attention has been given to the effects of alcoholic drinks on the organs and tissues of the body. In this respect no statement has been made that is not capable of positive proof. The author has…
Descriptors: Health Education, Drinking, Smoking, Hygiene
Stowell, Charles H. – Silver, Burdett and Company, 1893
This textbook has been written to meet the demand for the study of the human body in the intermediate and grammar grades of the public schools. Especial attention has been given to the effects of alcoholic drinks on the organs and tissues of the body. In this respect no statement has been made that is not capable of positive proof. The author has…
Descriptors: Health Education, Drinking, Smoking, Hygiene
Stowell, Charles H. – Silver, Burdett and Company, 1893
This textbook is designed as a pupil's book for use in the primary grades of schools, both public and private. It is so written that the subject-matter can be read and understood by pupils who are able to read well. While stating in simple language some elementary facts in anatomy and physiology, especial attention has been given to rules for the…
Descriptors: Health Education, Drinking, Smoking, Diseases
Utah Univ., Salt Lake City. Health Education Dept. – 1993
This report summarizes the major results of a youth risk behavior survey administered to 1,549 students (grades 9-12) in 14 New Mexico schools identified as predominantly "Native American." The purpose of this report is to stimulate useful discussions into ways to increase informed support for effective, school-based comprehensive health…
Descriptors: American Indians, Drinking, Drug Use, Eating Habits