Key Takeaways
- In 2023, 16.3% of children and youth ages 6–17 in the U.S. had diagnosed ADHD (≈1 in 6).
- In 2023, 7.4% of children and youth ages 3–17 in the U.S. had an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (ASD).
- In 2021, 5.7% of children ages 3–17 in the U.S. had a current asthma diagnosis.
- In 2021, 28.2% of high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless almost every day for 2+ weeks in a row (2021 YRBS).
- In 2021, 19.0% of high school students reported seriously considering suicide.
- In 2021, 9.9% of high school students reported making a suicide plan.
- In 2021, 26.2% of high school students reported substance use including alcohol.
- In 2021, 22.2% of high school students reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days.
- In 2021, 10.6% of high school students reported binge drinking in the past 30 days (5+ drinks for males, 4+ for females).
- In 2021, 14.9% of high school students reported ever having sexual intercourse.
- In 2021, 6.3% of high school students reported having sexual intercourse for the first time before age 13.
- In 2021, 39.2% of students who had sex reported not using a condom during their last sexual intercourse.
- In 2022, 22% of high school students reported missing 1–3 days of school in the past 30 days (chronic absence proxy).
- In 2021, 19.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (U.S. chronic absenteeism rate).
- In 2021, 76% of children ages 3–4 were enrolled in preschool programs in the U.S.
Juveniles face widespread health, mental, school, and violence challenges, alongside juvenile-justice system burdens.
Prevalence and Health
Prevalence and Health Interpretation
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health and Wellbeing Interpretation
Risk Behaviors and Substance Use
Risk Behaviors and Substance Use Interpretation
Sexual Health and Education
Sexual Health and Education Interpretation
Education, School, and Care
Education, School, and Care Interpretation
Juvenile Justice, Courts, and Incarceration
Juvenile Justice, Courts, and Incarceration Interpretation
Violence, Victimization, and Safety
Violence, Victimization, and Safety Interpretation
Child Welfare and Family Stability
Child Welfare and Family Stability Interpretation
Basic Needs and Poverty
Basic Needs and Poverty Interpretation
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