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Youthsurveyfacts High School Girls PDF
Youthsurveyfacts High School Girls PDF
about
53%
25%
Girls using
unhealthy
weight loss
methods**
75%
14%
39%
of girls have
never had
sexual
intercourse
16%
of girls reported
experiencing
depressive
symptoms
making poor choices. Turn her mistakes into lessons, show her
you still love her, and point out the good things she does.
Set rules and stick with them. Setting and enforcing fair
rules can help girls avoid social settings where they may
run into peer pressure they can't handle.
Source: adapted from
girlshealth.gov/parents
Understand that it's normal for a teen to want to try new things.
Understand that when she is angry with you, she may rebel by
THREE TO SUCCEED
Thriving in Fairfax
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60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Three to Succeed is
based on the Youth Survey
analysis that shows having
just three assets
dramatically reduces risk
behaviors and promotes
thriving youth.
Assets
Number of Assets
Physical Health
Sexual Health
Ever Had Sex
25%
29%
34%*
12%*
25% Avg.
Alcohol
A Closer Look At
EVER HAD SEX
websites
27%
Cigarettes
6%
Marijuana
13%
Painkillers
6%
Other prescription
medications
5%
14%
32%
Participate on Sports
Teams **
58%
23%
11%
protective factors
Use Unhealthy
Weight Loss Methods**
To request this information in an alternate format, call the Department of Neighborhood and Community
Services, 703-324-4600, TTY 711.
September 2013