Author: Julia Chosy

The featured content for March is the 2018 Street Youth Study, which looks at homeless, runaway, and other street youth on Oahu. Homelessness among youth is a serious and complex problem, with research showing that youth aged 12–17 are at higher risk than adults of becoming homeless. Transition-aged youth between 18 and 24 years are one of the fastest growing homeless populations. Homeless youth often do not receive adequate services. They may not meet shelter admission policies and, at times, there is a lack of bed space for youth. Although homeless young adults can use shelter services, services may not always be a good fit for the needs of this transitioning population.

Learn more from the 2018 Street Youth Study on Hawaii Health Matters.

This month’s featured content is a joint release from the Hawaii State Department of Education and Board of Education. The Strategic Plan, 2017-2020, describes shared objectives for equity and excellence for every child across Hawaii’s nearly 300 public and charter schools. It works to further the mission of helping Hawaii’s students become educated, healthy, and joyful lifelong learners who contribute positively to our community and global society. Check out the report on Hawaii Health Matters!

Results from the 2017 High School and Middle School Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) are now available on Hawaii-IBIS! Check out the latest data here.

This month’s featured content is a recently released report from the Department of Business, Economic Development, & Tourism (DBEDT). Explore trends in a variety of areas, including population, housing, employment, tourism, and business, for the four main counties of Hawaii. Check out the entire report on Hawaii Health Matters or explore specific sections on the DBEDT site.

Join in the recognition of World AIDS Day by learning about HIV/AIDS in the state of Hawaii. This month’s Featured Content on Hawaii Health Matters comes from the Harm Reduction Services Branch of the Hawaii State Department of Health.

Check out the Hawaii HIV/AIDS Epidemiologic Profile!

Did you know Hawaii ranks 3rd for senior health? Learn more about the health of our state’s senior residents in this month’s featured content on Hawaii Health Matters. Explore the 2017 Hawaii Senior Report!

This month’s featured content on Hawaii Health Matters looks at drug overdose deaths among Hawaii’s residents. Learn about how these rates changed in Hawaii between 1999 and 2014, who is most greatly affected, and what’s being done to help.

Learn about substance use and treatment among Hawaii’s youth and adults in this month’s featured content, Hawaii’s Behavioral Health Barometer, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Learn more on Hawaii Health Matters!

This month’s featured content focuses on the health of Native Hawaiian men. Check it out on HawaiiHealthMatters.org!

Data from the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) have been added to the Hawaii Indicator-Based Information System (Hawaii-IBIS)! Check it out!