Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Unintentional Overdose Deaths in U.S. Teens Spiked in 2020
Eight in 10 teen unintentional overdose deaths involved fentanyl and other synthetic opioids
Odds of Poor Vision Increased for Black, Mexican, Low-Income Teens
Black, Mexican, non-U.S. citizen teens more likely to have visual acuity worse than 20/40 in better-seeing eye
Some Ultraprocessed Foods May Lead to Broader Consumption for Teens
Study looks at adolescent eating behavior and its implications for modifiable hypertension risk factors
Psychosis, Bipolar Disorder May Be Predictable Years Before Disease Onset
Half of those who developed psychosis and bipolar disorder in Finland had attended Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
More Adolescents and Young Adults Enrolled in Trials After Launch of NCTN
AYAs enrolled in trials increased from 9.5 to 14.0 percent after launch of National Clinical Trials Network
Juul to Pay $438.5 Million for Its Role in Teen Vaping Crisis
Meanwhile, FDA is still deciding whether it will allow Juul to sell its products in this country
Vaccine Coverage Examined Among Adolescents Age 13 to 17 Years
Coverage with at least one MenACWY dose by age 13 years was 5.1 percentage points lower for those who reached age 13 years in 2021 versus 2019
Risk for Vaping Up for Physically Active High School Students
Those who are physically active two to three or four to five days/week have 11 and 23 percent higher risk for EVP use, respectively
Digital Self-Harm Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Attempts
Adolescents engaging in digital self-harm have increased likelihood of suicidal thoughts, suicide attempts
U.S. Hallucinogen Use Up Overall, Down Among Teens
Overall, LSD use up, while ecstasy and PCP use down
