The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published its latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey report for 2025, focusing on the health and behaviors of American high school students. The survey, conducted every two years since 1991, typically includes a wide range of issues. However, this year's report narrows its focus to five areas: diet, physical activity, sleep, digital behavior, and mental health and suicide risk, omitting previous topics like substance use and sexual behavior.
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The 2025 report is significantly shorter than its predecessor, containing just 36 pages compared to 88 pages in the 2023 report. The simplified structure and focus on select themes come as part of the Biden administration's efforts to tackle childhood chronic diseases through the