copyright the Chronicle July 20, 2016
by Joseph Gresser
A survey measuring risks to Vermont youth suggests Orleans County may be hazardous to their health. The state Department of Health conducts The Youth Risk Behavior Survey every two years.
It is part of a nationwide series of surveys, according to Colleen Moore de Ortiz, who serves as a public health nurse, school liaison, and chronic disease designee with the Department of Health.
The survey queries young people on topics ranging from whether they use seat belts to how many portions of fruits and vegetables they eat each week. It also includes questions on hot button issues such as drug and tobacco use, drinking, and sexual behavior.
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