CDC Survey Reveals 4 in 5 US Teenagers Fall Short of Optimal Heart Health Scores

A recent CDC survey, the 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), indicates that approximately 80% of US high school students do not meet high cardiovascular health scores. The survey, which included 10,710 students, assessed five metrics: diet, sleep health, physical activity, body mass index (BMI), and nicotine exposure. Findings highlight low scores for diet and moderate scores for sleep and physical activity, underscoring the importance of promoting healthy behaviors early in life to support better cardiovascular health into adulthood.