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Priority Health Behavior Areas

 
 
 

The priority health behavior areas addressed by Health Education include alcohol and other drug use, injury/illness, sexual behavior, tobacco use, dietary behavior, and physical activity. Emphasis is placed upon those behaviors related to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in young people ages 15-25 years. These focus areas include:

  • alcohol and other drug use
  • sexual assault and violence
  • sexual behavior

For information on a variety of health topics please visit the National Institutes of Health's Health Information section.