Drugs - ever inject illegal drugs, high school
Summary Indicator Report Data View Options
Ever inject illegal drugs, high school by county, 2017, 2019, 2021
Why Is This Important?
Youth with substance abuse disorders experience higher rates of physical and mental illness, diminished overall health and well-being, and potential progression to addiction. Most adults with substance abuse disorders started using substances during their teen and young adult years. In addition to addiction, the use of injection drugs carries a high risk of infection with blood-borne diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.
Definition
Percent of high school students who have ever used a needle to inject themselves with an illegal drug.
Data Source
'''Citation''': Hawaii State Departments of Education and Health, Hawaii Health Data Warehouse, Hawaii School Health Survey: Youth Risk Behavior Survey. [Chart Title, appropriate years(s)]. Published [update date]. Accessed [query date]. [URL]How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | Number of high school students who have ever used a needle to inject any illegal drug into their bodies. |
| Denominator: | Number of high school students for whom illegal injection drug use can be calculated (excludes unknowns and refusals). |