Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Declines Seen in Medical, Nonmedical Use of Prescription Meds Among Teens
Increase seen in prevalence of teens who reported that it would probably be impossible to obtain prescription meds for nonmedical use
Cutting Screen Use Boosts Mental Health in Children, Teens
Biggest benefits seen for internalizing behavioral issues and prosocial behavior
More Than Half of Teens Report Always, Usually Receiving Support They Need
Parents consistently report higher perceived levels of teenagers' social and emotional support compared with teens' self-report
Obesity Modifies Link Between Birth Weight, Metabolic Phenotypes
Associations between lower birth weight and adverse metabolic phenotypes are more pronounced in children with obesity
Mortality Increased for Youth in United States Versus Comparison Countries
Mortality rates increased among youth in U.S. aged 10 to 19 years from 2013 to 2021, while decrease seen in mortality in comparison countries
High Social Media Use Tied to Depression in Only Some Teens
Teens who are being bullied, have hostile parents, or have parents who do not monitor media are at risk
Housing Insecurity Linked to Poorer Teen Health Outcomes
Adolescents who experience moderately and highly insecure housing have reduced odds of excellent health
Lower Cognitive Function in Adolescence Linked to Stroke Risk
Evidence seen for dose-response association, with 33 percent increased risk for one-unit lower cognitive function
Meal Replacement + Financial Incentives Beneficial for Teens With Obesity
For teens with severe obesity, meal replacement therapy plus financial incentives result in greater reduction in BMI, fat mass
Teens, Young Adults Modify Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Most common modifications to disposable pods were refilling and recharging the battery
