The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YBRSS) was implemented to monitor six major health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. These six factors include: “(1) behaviors contributing to unintentional injury and violence; (2) sexual behaviors that include unintended pregnancy and HIV risk; (3) alcohol and other drug use; (4) tobacco consumption; (5) unhealthy eating behaviors; and (6) inadequate physical activity. (Youth in Brief) The idea of ​​this surveillance system is to monitor adolescent behaviors and determine the risk exposure that each factor will cause for each individual. This article will focus on basic information, methodology, and focus solely on the effects of alcohol on college students and young adults. General Information The YRBSS was established in the early 1990s to successfully determine risk for health that today's young people face. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention are sponsoring the push for this study. The YRBSS is “an epidemiologic survey system established by the CDC to monitor the prevalence of youth behavior that influences the determination of health risks.” (Youth in brief) The population followed in these studies consists of young people in the secondary age group (15 to 18 years) and young adults. The information collected by studies conducted by the CDC and YRBSS is directly linked to the long-term health risks that any young person may experience. The information collected does not simply measure or correspond to a specific type of health outcome; however, it is linked to a wide range of factors, including HIV, cancer, disease, obesity, asthma and death. (Youth in Brief)The YRBSS uses a middle of paper ......e subject to binge drinking, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and sexual relations. As a young adult I have seen binge drinkers, drug addicts and one night stands and it is very obvious that their health is in danger. The risk becomes HIV, death or illness; therefore, if the CDC wishes to add and implement changes to its surveys, adding ages up to 30 will increase its data collection and significantly improve its results. This change could be a great idea to help these young adults who may soon become parents teach and guide their children towards a healthier lifestyle. This article opened my eyes to the effects of alcohol consumption on our bodies and minds. The opportunity to learn and research the surveys done is fascinating and I believe that with the right people, America can strive to achieve its goal of becoming a healthier nation. 2020.