2011/2012 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey Key Findings

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1 2011/2012 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey Key Findings

2 Protective Factors Protective factors buffer youth from a number of negative health outcomes. Identifying and understanding protective factors are equally as important as researching risk factors. Commitment to school Involvement in social activities Frequent shared activities with a parent Ability to discuss problems with a parent Positive social orientation High GPA

3 Results: Denver Youth Protective Factors Connectedness to an adult outside the family In Denver, 81% of youth felt like they had a chance to talk to a teacher one on one Commitment to school 87% felt like it was very important to finish high school Ability to discuss problems with parents 81% of youth could ask a parent or guardian for help

4 Risk Factors Mental Health Alcohol, Tobacco, Marijuana and Other Drugs Personal Safety Physical Activity and Nutrition

5 Risk Factors: Mental Health 50% In the Past Year, I have... All Denver Denver High Schoolers Denver Middle Schoolers 40% 30% 25% 26% 23% 10% 13% 14% 12% 8% 8% 9% 0% Had feelings of depression or loneliness Seriously considered Suicide Attempted Suicide

6 Mental Health: Denver vs. Colorado vs. USA 50% In the past year, I have... Denver High School Colorado High School* National High School* 40% 30% 26% 29% 22% 14% 15% 16% 10% 8% 6% 8% 0% Had feelings of depression or loneliness Seriously considered Suicide Attempted Suicide *Point estimates are calculated from a smaller sample of students than the Denver survey

7 Risk Factors Alcohol, Tobacco, Marijuana Use In the past 30 days, I have... Drank Alcohol Used Marijuana Smoked Cigarettes 60% 50% 40% 30% 10% 0% 8% 4% 3% 13% 9% 5% 23% 18% 8% 34% 23% 37% 28% 12% 13% 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Denver Grade Levels 42% 30% 15% 51% 32% 17%

8 Risk Factors: Drugs 30% 25% During your life, have you tried... Inhalants Methamphetamines MDMA (Ecstasy) Perscription Drugs* 15% 10% 5% 0% 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th *Oxycontin, Percocet, Vicodin, Codeine, Adderrall, Ritalin, Xanax

9 Risk Factors Alcohol, Tobacco, Marijuana, and Drugs In Denver, how easy is it to get Very easy Sort of Easy Sort of Hard Very Hard Other Drugs 7% 10% Marijuana 29% 17% Cigarettes 29% 19% Alcohol 22% 21% 0% 40% 60% 80% 100%

10 Risk Factors: Safety 50% In the past year, I have been... All Denver Denver Girls Denver Boys 40% 39% 30% 10% 21% 24% 19% 12% 15% 8% 32% 26% 9% 7% 5% 6% 5% 7% 0% Bullied at School Electronically bullied In a physical fight Threatened with a weapon at school Boyfriend/Girlfriend hit, slap, or hurt you

11 Safety: Denver vs. Colorado vs. USA 50% Denver High Schoolers Colorado High Schoolers* High Schoolers Nationwide* 40% 30% 30% 25% 33% 10% 5% 5% 6% 14% 19% 11% 14% 16% 0% Have been in physical fight during past 12 months Carried a weapon to school in past 30 days Have been bullied on school property during past 12 months Were electronically bullied during past 12 months *Point estimates are calculated from a smaller sample of students than the Denver survey

12 Risk Factors: Weight 100% All Denver Denver Middle School Denver High School 80% 60% 40% 58% 59% 58% 43% 43% 44% 51% 48% 54% 35% 38% 32% 0% Self report as "about the right weight" Trying to lose weight (total males and females) Females trying to lose weight Males trying to lose weight

13 Risk Factors: Physical Activity 100% All Denver Denver Middle Schoolers Denver High Schoolers 80% 60% 40% 46% 49% 43% 35% 42% 33% 55% 56% 54% 0% Phys activity 60+ mins 5+ days per week Females Phys activity 60+ mins 5+ days per week Males Phys activity 60+ mins 5+ days per week

14 Risk Factors: Physical Activity and Nutrition 100% All Denver Denver Middle Schoolers Denver High Schoolers 80% 60% 40% 33% 28% 33% 53% 38% 47% 42% 35% 36% 0% TV for one hour or less every day Video games for one hour or less every day Ate breakfast every day

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16 Health topics in Health of Denver 2011 Access to Health Care Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Weight Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Immunizations Infectious Diseases Environmental Quality Built Environment Injury and Violence Mental Health Substance Abuse Tobacco Cancer

17 Next Steps Building a more complete picture of health in Denver youth BMI data from Denver Public Schools Immunization data Colorado Hospital Association data Additional analyses of HKCS data DPH plans for analysis Partners ideas, funding

18 Summary Valuable Baseline Denver has set the standard for gathering data on health among youth data that are representative and will allow more detailed analyses Identify strengths to build on and key health issues among youth Build partnerships, attract funding for interventions Robust assessment of outcomes of interventions