Percentage of Middle School Students Who Never or Rarely Wore a Bicycle Helmet,* by Sex, Grade, †...

Percentage of Middle School Students Who Never or Rarely Wore a Bicycle Helmet,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*Among students who had ridden a bicycle†7th > 6th, 8th > 6th; B > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2015 - QN6

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80.4 81.579.0

69.0

85.7 86.488.5

83.180.3

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Never or Rarely Wore a Bicycle Helmet,* 2009-2015†

*Among students who had ridden a bicycle†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QN6

2009 2011 2013 20150

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85.7 86.081.6 80.4

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Never or Rarely Wore a Helmet When Rollerblading or Skateboarding,* by Sex, Grade,† and

Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Among students who used rollerblades or rode a skateboard†7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Missing bar indicates fewer than 100 students in this subgroup.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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85.783.5

88.0

74.7

88.892.8

86.7

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Never or Rarely Wore a Helmet When Rollerblading or Skateboarding,* 2009-2015†

*Among students who used rollerblades or rode a skateboard†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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86.389.1

83.285.7

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Never or Rarely Wore a Seat Belt,* by Sex,† Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*When riding in a car†M > F (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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7.5 9.15.6 4.9

7.49.6

7.19.9

7.1

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Never or Rarely Wore a Seat Belt,* 2009-2015†

*When riding in a car†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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10.3 9.85.4

7.5

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Rode with a Driver Who Had Been Drinking Alcohol,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*In a car†8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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17.8 17.5 18.213.6

18.221.2 19.4

22.3

17.2

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Rode with a Driver Who Had Been Drinking Alcohol,* 2009-2015†

*In a car†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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25.622.5

19.8 17.8

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Carried a Weapon,* by Sex,† Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*Such as a gun, knife, or club†M > F; 7th > 6th, 8th > 6th; H > B, W > B (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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37.6

51.1

23.4

29.2

43.9

38.5

24.8

38.5 39.8

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Carried a Weapon,* 2009-2015†

*Such as a gun, knife, or club†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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37.231.6

36.8 37.6Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were in a Physical Fight, by Sex,* Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,* 2015

*M > F; B > H, B > W, H > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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46.7

59.6

32.8

42.647.0

49.9

72.9

52.9

42.1Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were in a Physical Fight, 2009-2015*

*Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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55.250.3

46.9 46.7

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Injured in a Physical Fight,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Injuries had to be treated by a doctor or nurse†8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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4.1 5.03.0 2.8 3.8 5.5 4.9

6.93.7

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Injured in a Physical Fight,* 2009-2015†

*Injuries had to be treated by a doctor or nurse†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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80

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6.3 4.1 4.1 4.1

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Bullied on School Property, by Sex,* Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,* 2015

*F > M; H > B, W > B (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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47.0

39.9

54.6

43.3

52.4

44.9

32.7

45.148.5

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Bullied on School Property, 2009-2015*

*Increased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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40

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41.8 43.1

48.9 47.0

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Electronically Bullied,* by Sex,† Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*Including through e-mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, web sites, or texting†F > M; 7th > 6th, 8th > 6th; H > B, W > B, W > H (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

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24.3

13.9

35.4

17.0

29.625.7

11.6

18.3

27.2

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Electronically Bullied,* 2011-2015†

*Including through e-mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, web sites, or texting†Increased 2011-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2011 2013 20150

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21.624.8 24.3

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Seriously Thought About Killing Themselves, by Sex,* Grade,* and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*F > M; 7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

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18.4

11.3

26.0

12.6

19.622.8 21.8 21.7

17.6

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Seriously Thought About Killing Themselves, 2009-2015*

*No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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17.4 19.115.0

18.4

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Made a Plan About How They Would Kill Themselves, by Sex,* Grade,* and Race/Ethnicity, 2015




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40

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13.48.9

18.3

7.4

15.2 16.8 17.7 16.712.9

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Made a Plan About How They Would Kill Themselves, 2009-2015*



2009 2011 2013 20150

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11.0 11.5 9.713.4

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Tried to Kill Themselves, by Sex,* Grade,* and Race/Ethnicity, 2015




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40

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6.93.4

10.7

3.58.2 8.8 9.5 9.0

6.3

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Tried to Kill Themselves, 2009-2015*



2009 2011 2013 20150

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6.5 7.1 6.7 6.9

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Tried Cigarette Smoking,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Even one or two puffs†7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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22.5 21.8 23.3

11.7

24.9

29.8 28.725.7

22.0

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Tried Cigarette Smoking,* 2009-2015†

*Even one or two puffs†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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40

60

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100

34.129.3

23.7 22.5

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Smoked a Whole Cigarette Before Age 11 Years,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*For the first timeAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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6.3 6.5 6.1 5.58.0

5.68.5

6.3 5.7

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Smoked a Whole Cigarette Before Age 11 Years,* 2009-2015†

*For the first time†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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9.1 8.15.4 6.3

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Smoked Cigarettes,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*On at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

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6.6 6.0 7.2

2.3

7.310.0

6.7 7.6 6.6

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Smoked Cigarettes,* 2009-2015†

*On at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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9.8 9.06.4 6.6

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Frequently Smoked Cigarettes,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*On 20 or more days during the 30 days before the survey†7th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2015 - QNFRCIG


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1.2 1.1 1.2 0.3 2.0 1.3 2.7 2.80.8

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Frequently Smoked Cigarettes,* 2009-2015†

*On 20 or more days during the 30 days before the survey†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QNFRCIG

2009 2011 2013 20150

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2.7 2.4 1.8 1.2

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Smoked Cigarettes Daily,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*On all 30 days during the 30 days before the survey†W > B (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2015 - QNDAYCIG


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0.7 0.6 0.7 0.2 1.1 0.7 0.02.0 0.7

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Smoked Cigarettes Daily,* 2009-2015†

*On all 30 days during the 30 days before the survey†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QNDAYCIG

2009 2011 2013 20150

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1.8 1.6 1.4 0.7

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Smoked More Than 10 Cigarettes Per Day,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*During the 30 days before the survey, among students who currently smoked cigarettes on the days they smokedAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Missing bar indicates fewer than 100 students in this subgroup.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

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4.3

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Smoked More Than 10 Cigarettes Per Day,* 2009-2015†

*During the 30 days before the survey, among students who currently smoked cigarettes on the days they smoked†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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8.8 7.210.4

4.3

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Usually Obtained Their Own Cigarettes by Buying Them in a Store or Gas Station,* by Sex, Grade, and


*During the 30 days before the survey, among the students who currently smoked cigarettesAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Missing bar indicates fewer than 100 students in this subgroup.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

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80

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2.0

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Used Smokeless Tobacco,* by Sex,† Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*Chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip on at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†M > F; W > B (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

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7.712.2

3.15.5

9.6 7.93.8

7.0 8.3

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Used Smokeless Tobacco,* 2009-2015†

*Chewing tobacco, snuff, or dip on at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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40

60

80

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9.0 7.6 6.2 7.7

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Smoked Cigars,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*Cigars, cigarillos, or little cigars on at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†8th > 6th; B > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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5.3 6.64.0 3.0

5.7 7.0 8.5 9.5

4.6

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Smoked Cigars,* 2009-2015†

*Cigars, cigarillos, or little cigars on at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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40

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80

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6.9 5.9 4.5 5.3

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Used Electronic Vapor Products,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*E-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, vape pipes, vaping pens, e-hookahs, and hookah pens such as blu, NJOY, or Starbuzz†7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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21.8 22.6 20.9

10.7

25.428.6 29.0 28.6

20.9

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Used Electronic Vapor Products,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*E-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, vape pipes, vaping pens, e-hookahs, and hookah pens such as blu, NJOY, or Starbuzz on at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†7th > 6th, 8th > 6th; H > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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12.1 13.111.0

6.5

13.9 15.5 14.317.4

11.6

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Used Tobacco,* by Sex,† Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Current cigarette, smokeless tobacco, cigar, or electronic vapor product use on at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey †M > F; 7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2015 - QNTOB4


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19.823.4

16.0

10.6

24.5 23.8

18.8

25.7

20.0

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Used Cigarettes, Cigars, or Smokeless Tobacco,* by Sex,† Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*On at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†M > F; 7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

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14.017.0

10.97.7

16.9 17.0

12.015.6 14.3

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Used Cigarettes, Cigars, or Smokeless Tobacco,* 2009-2015†

*On at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QNTOB3

2009 2011 2013 20150

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17.2 15.211.5

14.0

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Smoked Cigarettes or Cigars,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015




20

40

60

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9.5 9.6 9.24.4

10.812.8 11.5 13.1

9.0

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Currently Smoked Cigarettes or Cigars,* 2009-2015†

*On at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QNTOB2

2009 2011 2013 20150

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12.3 11.58.2 9.5

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Did Not Currently Use Tobacco,* by Sex,† Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Current cigarette, smokeless tobacco, cigar, or electronic vapor product use on at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey †F > M; 6th > 7th, 6th > 8th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2015 - QNNOTOB4


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82.779.5

85.9

91.0

78.2 78.9

85.1

77.882.1

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Did Not Currently Use Cigarettes, Cigars, or Smokeless Tobacco,* by Sex,† Grade,† and


*On at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†F > M; 6th > 7th, 6th > 8th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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87.584.5

90.493.1

84.6 84.7

90.486.1 86.9

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Did Not Currently Use Cigarettes, Cigars, or Smokeless Tobacco,* 2009-2015†

*On at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QNNOTOB3

2009 2011 2013 20150

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84.3 86.489.1 87.5

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Did Not Currently Smoke Cigarettes or Cigars,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015




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40

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80

100

91.3 91.3 91.396.0

90.0 88.190.5

88.591.5

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Did Not Currently Smoke Cigarettes or Cigars,* 2009-2015†

*On at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†Increased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QNNOTOB2

2009 2011 2013 20150

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88.6 89.692.3 91.3

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Drank Alcohol,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Other than a few sips†7th > 6th, 8th > 6th, 8th > 7th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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25.2 26.823.6

15.4

25.9

33.5

27.6 26.4 25.4

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Drank Alcohol,* 2009-2015†

*Other than a few sips†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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60

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32.1 31.926.4 25.2

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Drank Alcohol for the First Time Before Age 11 Years,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Other than a few sipsAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

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10.5 12.19.0

11.5 10.0 10.113.9 14.2

9.9

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Drank Alcohol for the First Time Before Age 11 Years,* 2009-2015†

*Other than a few sips†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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60

80

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14.3 13.0 12.2 10.5

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Used Marijuana,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*During their life†7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

60

80

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9.0 9.7 8.23.6

9.713.3

11.115.6

8.4

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Used Marijuana,* 2009-2015†

*During their life†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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9.8 9.2 9.5 9.0

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Tried Marijuana Before Age 11 Years,* by Sex,† Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*For the first time†M > F (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

2.8 3.6 1.8 2.6 2.6 2.9 4.0 5.52.4

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Tried Marijuana Before Age 11 Years,* 2009-2015†

*For the first time†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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40

60

80

100

3.4 2.8 2.9 2.8

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Used Any Form of Cocaine,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Such as powder, crack, or freebase during their life†8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

2.7 2.9 2.4 1.6 2.5 3.91.9

6.22.5

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Used Any Form of Cocaine,* 2009-2015†

*Such as powder, crack, or freebase during their life†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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40

60

80

100

3.6 3.8 2.8 2.7

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Used Inhalants,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*Sniffed glue, breathed the contents of spray cans, or inhaled any paints or sprays to get high during their life†8th > 7th; H > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

7.1 6.18.2

6.2 6.29.2

6.7

12.7

6.9

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Used Inhalants,* 2011-2015†

*Sniffed glue, breathed the contents of spray cans, or inhaled any paints or sprays to get high during their life†Decreased 2011-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2011 2013 20150

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40

60

80

100

10.78.3 7.1

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Took Steroids Without a Doctor's Prescription,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*Pills or shots during their life†7th > 6th; B > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

2.2 2.1 2.4 1.23.9

1.74.8 4.8

1.7

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Took Steroids Without a Doctor's Prescription,* 2011-2015†

*Pills or shots during their life†No change 2011-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2011 2013 20150

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40

60

80

100

2.3 2.0 2.2

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Took Prescription Drugs Without a Doctor's Prescription,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Such as Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin, codeine, Adderall, Ritalin, or Xanax, during their life†7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

5.7 5.0 6.62.4

7.5 7.09.5

6.5 5.1

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Took Prescription Drugs Without a Doctor's Prescription,* 2011-2015†

*Such as Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin, codeine, Adderall, Ritalin, or Xanax, during their life†No change 2011-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

4.47.1 5.7

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Had Sexual Intercourse, by Sex,* Grade,* and Race/Ethnicity,* 2015

*M > F; 8th > 6th, 8th > 7th; B > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

9.712.1

7.3 5.98.7

14.7 16.313.7

8.7

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Had Sexual Intercourse, 2009-2015*

*Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

17.213.8

10.2 9.7

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had Sexual Intercourse Before Age 11 Years,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*For the first timeAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

2.9 3.7 2.1 4.0 2.5 2.46.8 5.2

2.3

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had Sexual Intercourse Before Age 11 Years,* 2009-2015†

*For the first time†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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40

60

80

100

4.9 3.3 2.5 2.9

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had Sexual Intercourse with Three or More Persons,* by Sex,† Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*During their life†M > F; 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

3.1 4.31.9 2.1 3.5 3.8

8.13.5 2.5

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had Sexual Intercourse with Three or More Persons,* 2009-2015†

*During their life†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

5.6 4.4 3.5 3.1

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Used a Condom,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*During last sexual intercourse among students who ever had sexual intercourseAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Missing bar indicates fewer than 100 students in this subgroup.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

53.0

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Used a Condom,* 2009-2015†

*During last sexual intercourse among students who ever had sexual intercourse†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

70.165.5

69.4

53.0

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Described Themselves As Slightly or Very Overweight, by Sex,* Grade,* and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*F > M; 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

30.326.8

33.9

25.930.7

34.1

27.329.3 30.4

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Described Themselves As Slightly or Very Overweight, 2009-2015*



2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

28.1 28.1 28.030.3

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Trying to Lose Weight, by Sex,* Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*F > M (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

47.8

38.4

57.6

47.7 45.949.5

51.6 49.947.1

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Trying to Lose Weight, 2009-2015*



2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

47.450.0 49.7 47.8

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Did Not Eat Breakfast,* by Sex,† Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*During the 7 days before the survey†F > M; 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

10.57.8

13.2

8.1 9.613.5

6.0

14.010.9

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Did Not Eat Breakfast,* 2009-2015†

*During the 7 days before the survey†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

13.4 11.4 10.7 10.5

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ate Breakfast on All 7 Days,* by Sex,† Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*During the 7 days before the survey†M > F; 6th > 7th, 6th > 8th; H > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2015 - QNBK7DAY


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40

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80

100

46.0

53.8

38.0

52.5

45.5

40.6

52.5 54.2

44.1Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ate Breakfast on All 7 Days,* 2009-2015†

*During the 7 days before the survey†Increased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QNBK7DAY

2009 2011 2013 20150

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40

60

80

100

39.2 40.143.9

46.0

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Physically Active At Least 60 Minutes Per Day on 5 or More Days,* by Sex,† Grade, and


*Doing any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey†M > F (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

47.9

54.4

41.1

47.8 47.9 48.7 47.4

53.7

47.5

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Physically Active At Least 60 Minutes Per Day on 5 or More Days,* 2009-2015†

*Doing any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

54.5 52.354.8

47.9

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Did Not Participate in At Least 60 Minutes of Physical Activity on At Least 1 Day,* by Sex, Grade,

and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Doing any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the surveyAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2015 - QNPA0DAY


20

40

60

80

100

12.6 11.513.9 15.5

10.512.5

15.7 14.512.1

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Did Not Participate in At Least 60 Minutes of Physical Activity on At Least 1 Day,* 2009-2015†

*Doing any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QNPA0DAY

2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

10.3 12.2 12.0 12.6

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Physically Active At Least 60 Minutes Per Day on All 7 Days,* by Sex,† Grade, and

Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*Doing any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey†M > F; H > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2015 - QNPA7DAY


20

40

60

80

100

28.7

36.3

20.9

29.5 27.8 29.0

34.636.9

27.4

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Were Physically Active At Least 60 Minutes Per Day on All 7 Days,* 2009-2015†

*Doing any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made them breathe hard some of the time during the 7 days before the survey†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QNPA7DAY

2009 2011 2013 20150

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40

60

80

100

34.431.8 31.6

28.7

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Watched Television 3 or More Hours Per Day,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*On an average school day†B > H, B > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

33.7 34.732.6

34.632.6 33.7

59.6

28.7 30.2

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Watched Television 3 or More Hours Per Day,* 2009-2015†

*On an average school day†Decreased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

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40

60

80

100

38.1 36.634.4 33.7P

erce

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Played Video or Computer Games or Used a Computer 3 or More Hours Per Day,* by Sex, Grade,†


*For something that was not school work on an average school day†7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

48.4 46.849.9

43.3

51.4 49.6

55.1

41.3

48.5

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Played Video or Computer Games or Used a Computer 3 or More Hours Per Day,* 2009-2015†

*For something that was not school work on an average school day†Increased 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

31.334.9

41.4

48.4

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Attended Physical Education Classes on 1 or More Days,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*In an average week when they were in schoolAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

50.553.1

47.5 49.2

56.6

45.449.7

44.6

50.8

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Attended Physical Education Classes on 1 or More Days,* 2009-2015†

*In an average week when they were in school†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

44.6 45.5 47.550.5

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Attended Physical Education Classes on All 5 Days,* by Sex,† Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*In an average week when they were in school†M > F; B > H (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2015 - QNDLYPE


20

40

60

80

100

25.327.8

22.4 24.2

30.0

21.7

34.0

18.9

24.3

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Attended Physical Education Classes on All 5 Days,* 2009-2015†

*In an average week when they were in school†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.

Kentucky - YRBS, 2009-2015 - QNDLYPE

2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

34.730.8

25.6 25.3

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Played on At Least One Sports Team,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*Run by their school or community groups during the past 12 monthsAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

59.161.6

56.560.6 60.9

56.3

62.5

54.459.1

Per

cen

t

Percentage of Middle School Students Who Played on At Least One Sports Team,* 2009-2015†

*Run by their school or community groups during the past 12 months†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

59.9 58.762.3

59.1

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had Ever Been Told by a Doctor or Nurse That They Had Asthma, by Sex, Grade, and

Race/Ethnicity,* 2015

*B > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

20.6 20.8 20.5 19.6 20.6 21.5

30.1

21.6 19.7

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had Ever Been Told by a Doctor or Nurse That They Had Asthma, 2009-2015*



2009 2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

22.8 22.3 20.3 20.6

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had 8 or More Hours of Sleep,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*On an average school night†6th > 7th, 6th > 8th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

49.0 50.0 48.1

60.7

46.4

40.943.5

53.649.6

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Made Mostly A's or B's in School,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*During the 12 months before the survey†W > H (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

74.8 72.976.9 77.9

72.8 74.670.6

63.0

75.9

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Made Mostly A's or B's in School,* 2011-2015†

*During the 12 months before the survey†No change 2011-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]Note: This graph contains weighted results.


2011 2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

74.578.7

74.8

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Have Been the Victim of Teasing or Name Calling Because of Their Weight, Size, or Physical

Appearance,* by Sex,† Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*During the 12 months before the survey†F > M (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

36.6

29.4

44.2

34.4

39.735.1 36.5

44.3

36.5

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Did Something to Purposely Hurt Themselves Without Wanting to Die,* by Sex,† Grade,† and


*Such as cutting or burning themselves on purpose one or more times during the 12 months before the survey†F > M; 7th > 6th, 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

16.9

9.8

24.4

12.9

18.4 18.9

13.0

19.717.2

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Have Ever Been Choked by Someone or Tried to Choke Themselves on Purpose,* by Sex,† Grade,†


*Such as with a belt, towel, or rope, for the feeling or experience it caused, also called the Choking Game, Knock Out, Space Monkey, Flatlining, or the Fainting Game†F > M; 7th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

10.3 8.412.2

7.9

12.99.8

12.9 12.39.7

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Have Ever Been Choked by Someone or Tried to Choke Themselves on Purpose,* 2013-2015†

*Such as with a belt, towel, or rope, for the feeling or experience it caused, also called the Choking Game, Knock Out, Space Monkey, Flatlining, or the Fainting Game†No change 2013-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]


2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

11.2 10.3

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Smoked Cigarettes on School Property,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*On at least 1 day during the 30 days before the surveyAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

2.0 2.2 1.6 1.1 1.6 2.9 1.64.2

1.9

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Used Chewing Tobacco, Snuff, or Dip on School Property,* by Sex,† Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity,

2015

*On at least 1 day during the 30 days before the survey†M > F; 8th > 6th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

3.3 5.01.6 1.9 2.7

5.31.8

5.3 3.5

Per

cen

t

Percentage of Middle School Students Who Ever Used a Waterpipe to Smoke Tobacco,* by Sex, Grade,† and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*Also called a hookah, shisha, or narghile†8th > 6th, 8th > 7th; B > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

12.4 11.313.5

7.211.2

18.221.0

16.6

10.7

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had Seen or Heard Commercials on Tv, the Internet, or on the Radio About the Dangers of

Cigarette Smoking Two or Less Days,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*During the 30 days before the surveyAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

47.3 48.2 46.448.7 46.8 46.2 46.4

50.547.3

Per

cen

t

Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had Seen or Heard Commercials on Tv, the Internet, or on the Radio About the Dangers of

Cigarette Smoking Two or Less Days,* 2013-2015†

*During the 30 days before the survey†Decreased 2013-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]


2013 20150

20

40

60

80

100

60.9

47.3

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had Oral Sex, by Sex, Grade,* and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*7th > 6th, 8th > 6th, 8th > 7th (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



20

40

60

80

100

10.9 11.5 10.3

4.8

10.3

17.0 16.312.0 10.3

Per

cen

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Had Oral Sex, 2013-2015*

*No change 2013-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]


2013 20150

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10.2 10.9

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Saw a Doctor or Nurse,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*For a check-up or physical exam when they were not sick or injured during the 12 months before the surveyAll Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

60

80

100

56.254.2

58.3 58.6

52.4

57.4

52.0 51.1

57.6

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Brushed Their Teeth on All 7 Days,* by Sex,† Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*During the 7 days before the survey†F > M; B > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

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73.8

67.2

80.8

72.5 73.3 75.2

81.1

70.072.8

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Brushed Their Teeth on All 7 Days,* 2009-2015†

*During the 7 days before the survey†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]


2009 2011 2013 20150

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74.3 72.9 73.1 73.8

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Flossed Their Teeth on All 7 Days,* by Sex, Grade, and Race/Ethnicity,† 2015

*During the 7 days before the survey†B > W (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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22.0 21.5 22.6 22.2 22.4 21.8

31.4

25.4

20.1

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Flossed Their Teeth on All 7 Days,* 2009-2015†

*During the 7 days before the survey†No change 2009-2015 [Based on linear trend analyses using logistic regression models controlling for sex, race/ethnicity, and grade (p < 0.05).]


2009 2011 2013 20150

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24.522.0 22.2 22.0

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Do Not Have an Adult in Their Life That They Trust and Can Talk to About Serious Problems, by Sex,*

Grade,* and Race/Ethnicity,* 2015

*F > M; 7th > 6th, 8th > 6th; H > B, W > B (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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40

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100

12.510.3

14.9

8.0

13.215.9

7.6

18.2

13.2

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Do Not Have an Adult in Their Life That They Trust and Can Talk to About Serious Problems, 2013-2015*



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12.4 12.5

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Reported Their Parents or Other Adults in Their Family Most of the Time or Always Ask Where They

Are Going or with Whom They Will Be, by Sex,* Grade, and Race/Ethnicity, 2015

*F > M (Based on t-test analysis, p < 0.05.)All Hispanic students are included in the Hispanic category. All other races are non-Hispanic.Note: This graph contains weighted results.



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72.868.0

77.8

70.873.3 74.4

65.3

74.5 74.7

Per

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Percentage of Middle School Students Who Reported Their Parents or Other Adults in Their Family Most of the Time or Always Ask Where They

Are Going or with Whom They Will Be, 2013-2015*



2013 20150

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74.1 72.8

Per

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