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SHARP survey: Summit County students show mixed trends — vaping and older‑grade substance use higher, some mental‑health indicators improve

Summit County Board of Health · November 6, 2023
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Mary Johnston and Pamela Bello presented 2023 SHARP survey results showing participation gains from 2021, grade‑specific vaping increases (notably in 12th grade), and mixed mental‑health findings including concern over rising indicators among younger grades such as sixth grade.

Mary Johnston, project manager for the Utah SHARP (Student Health and Risk Prevention) survey, and Pamela Bello, Summit County Director of Prevention, presented county‑level results from the 2023 administration of the SHARP student survey.

Johnston explained the survey methods: active parent opt‑in, IRB oversight, anonymous responses and data weighting to improve representativeness. She said participation improved from 2021 levels and the county reached a broader…

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