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2007 National Data Files and Documentation

2007 Documentation

Data User’s Manual (pdf—1.8MB)

The Data User’s Manual includes descriptions of how the dichotomous variables were calculated; response rates; a codebook with question text, response options, column positions, and frequencies; and procedures for editing the data.

2007 National YRBS Data Files

The national YRBS data files are available in five different data formats. Guidance on using the SAS formats is available in the FAQs under How to use the SAS format library.

ASCII data (dat 5.3MB)
SPSS data (sav 3.4MB)
SAS data (sas7bdat 6.4MB)
SAS formats (sas7bcat 3.2MB)
Access file (zip 1.6MB)

19912005 National YRBS Data Files

The national YRBS data files for previous years are available in the 19912005 Data and Documentation section.

YRBSS Methods

A comprehensive list of journal articles and MMWRs that provide information on YRBSS methods and measuring risk behaviors among youth is available in the YRBSS Methods page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions asked about the YRBSS, including results, questionnaire content, validity and reliability, methods, and using the data files are available in the FAQ page.

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Page last reviewed: April 10, 2008
Page last modified: April 10, 2008
Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health

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