Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Internalizing Symptoms in Early Teens Tied to Later Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Early internalizing symptoms tied to later obesity, sedentary behavior, sleep problems
Teen Surgery-Linked Opioid Prescription Rates Stable From 2015 to 2020
Decrease seen in opioid prescription rates for nonsurgical indications, but rates remained stable for surgery-linked opioids
Cheap, Flavored Cigars That Entice Children Are Flooding the Market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to ban their sale, as well as that of menthol cigarettes
California Governor Rejects Bill to Provide Free Condoms to High Schoolers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed the bill, saying it was too expensive for a state with a large budget deficit
HbA1c Higher in Black Youth With Type 1 Diabetes Versus White Youth
Findings persisted at any level of mean blood glucose
Most Adolescent Vapers Do Not Use Cessation Resources
Top four cessation methods include peer support and parent support, which were more likely among Hispanic vapers
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Tied to Fewer Suicide Attempts
Findings seen for the high-risk population of teens with bipolar spectrum disorder
Economic Burden of Youth Violence Reached $122 Billion in 2020
Total annual economic burden of youth violence 17 percent higher in 2020 due to increase in youth homicides
Parent Drinking Behaviors Linked to Adolescent Drinking
Teens whose parents drink frequently or binge drink have significantly higher odds of drinking
Cyberbullying Tied to Eating Disorder Symptoms in Early Adolescence
Authors say screening may be recommended
