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Yukon Youth Health Report reveals progress and challenges

Thursday, 8 May 2025 16:58

By Panebi Wilson X @chonfmpwilson

Key findings include a decline in bullying, with fewer youth reporting being bullied in 2022 compared to 2018. (Panebi Wilson/ CHON-FM news)

Key findings include a decline in bullying, with fewer youth reporting being bullied in 2022 compared to 2018.


The Government of Yukon has released a comprehensive report on the health and wellbeing of Yukon youth. The report, "Health and Health-Related Behaviours among Young People in Yukon Territory," provides valuable insights into the factors shaping the health and behaviours of Yukon youth in grades 6 to 10.

Key findings include a decline in bullying, with fewer youth reporting being bullied in 2022 compared to 2018, reduced cannabis use among rural and urban youth, improved home life for rural girls, with a 17% increase in reported happy home life, positive community connections, with 61% of urban boys and 63% of rural boys reporting they could ask for help from neighbours.

Despite these positive trends, the report highlights ongoing disparities among groups of young people, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions.

Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee stated that the report provides a crucial snapshot of the health and wellbeing of Yukon's youth.

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Sudit Ranade emphasized the importance of understanding the data to create environments where Yukon youth can thrive.

The report is based on data collected in 2022 through the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, which is conducted internationally under the guidance of the World Health Organization.
 

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