Additionally, the next graph shows the percentage of students in 9th and 11th grades that were asked to score the statement “I feel good about myself.” The graph indicates those students who responded to this question with a “not at all or rarely” or “somewhat or sometimes.” Females were more likely in both age groups to answer that they do not feel good about themselves. Additionally, 9th graders, both male and female feel better about themselves more often than their 11th grade peers. Percent of 9th grade students that responded to the statement “I feel good about myself” with an answer of “not at all or rarely or “somewhat or sometimes” Source: Minnesota Student Survey, 2016. Data as aggregate total for Grant and Traverse County; not available by breakdown of male and female. Percent of 11th grade students that responded to the statement “I feel good about myself” with an answer of “not at all or rarely or “somewhat or sometimes” Source: Minnesota Student Survey, 2016. Preventing Disease and Injury Many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, or diabetes, are preventable health conditions that are often linked to poor diet or lifestyle choices, which are environmental rather than genetic factors. These chronic diseases can compromise a person’s quality of life and can lead to disability or death. Some of the ways that individuals in the Horizon community can work towards preventing chronic disease include staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding tobacco use, and eating a health diet. Additionally, when looking at preventing disease, it is important to view and understand safe sex practices. The most effective way to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies is to teach youth about abstinence and prevention. If youth do engage in sexual activity, they are at an increased risk and become more vulnerable when they fail to use condoms or another form of birth control consistently. Below are charts that show the percentage of students who are sexually active and those students who used a condom the
Additionally, the next graph shows the percentage of students in 9th and 11th grades that were asked to score the statement “I feel good about myself.” The graph indicates those students who responded to this question with a “not at all or rarely” or “somewhat or sometimes.” Females were more likely in both age groups to answer that they do not feel good about themselves. Additionally, 9th graders, both male and female feel better about themselves more often than their 11th grade peers. Percent of 9th grade students that responded to the statement “I feel good about myself” with an answer of “not at all or rarely or “somewhat or sometimes” Source: Minnesota Student Survey, 2016. Data as aggregate total for Grant and Traverse County; not available by breakdown of male and female. Percent of 11th grade students that responded to the statement “I feel good about myself” with an answer of “not at all or rarely or “somewhat or sometimes” Source: Minnesota Student Survey, 2016. Preventing Disease and Injury Many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, or diabetes, are preventable health conditions that are often linked to poor diet or lifestyle choices, which are environmental rather than genetic factors. These chronic diseases can compromise a person’s quality of life and can lead to disability or death. Some of the ways that individuals in the Horizon community can work towards preventing chronic disease include staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding tobacco use, and eating a health diet. Additionally, when looking at preventing disease, it is important to view and understand safe sex practices. The most effective way to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies is to teach youth about abstinence and prevention. If youth do engage in sexual activity, they are at an increased risk and become more vulnerable when they fail to use condoms or another form of birth control consistently. Below are charts that show the percentage of students who are sexually active and those students who used a condom the
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