4051 - Health 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
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4051.1) | 135 |
Number of youth that report making healthy lifestyle choices |
4051.2) | 15 |
Number of youth that report not engaging in risky behavior |
4051.3) | 295 |
Number of youth that report feeling good about themselves |
4051.4) | 45 |
Number of youth that report that they know how to handle stress |
Author: Paula McCuiston
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, substance abuse, particularly the diversion and abuse of prescription drugs, is one of the most critical public health and safety issues facing Kentucky. Over the past decade, the number of Kentuckians who die from drug overdoses has steadily climbed to more than 1,500 each year, exacting a devastating toll on families, communities, social services and economic stability and growth.According to the Kentucky Office of the Attorney General,