AHS Methodology: Question topics

Survey questions cover factors that promote healthy adolescent development and behaviours that may compromise health. Question topics include:

• school achievement
• common health problems
• chronic illness and disabilities
• body image and weight
• drugs, alcohol and tobacco use
• sexual behaviour
• injuries and injury prevention
• emotional health
• experiences of violence or discrimination
• help seeking behaviour
• use of technology
• exercise, sports and leisure activities.

These topics aim to addresses important questions about the physical and emotional well-being of young people: Do young people feel that their schools and communities are safe? How do family relationships affect the choices teens make about their lives? How often are youth bullied through the Internet? Are prevention and education programs identifying emerging issues in youth health? How has obesity changed over the past 5 years? What more can be done to promote health in this age group?