Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Rate of COVID-19 Infection Higher in U.S. Youth Than Older Adults
Wild-type SARS-CoV-2 infection rates from beginning of pandemic through fall 2020 higher in adolescents, youth than in older adults
Consumer Product-Related TBI Up in Children
While incidence was higher among boys, annual percentage increases since 2013 were higher in girls
Physical Activity in Children Dropped During the Pandemic
Findings show 17-minute drop in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity based on global systematic literature review
Prevalence of Autism Up to 3.14 Percent in U.S. Youth for 2019 to 2020
Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder higher in boys, with differences in prevalence seen according to family economic status
Many Ethnic-Minority Teens Have Low Vitamin D Levels
Increase in vitamin D deficiency seen with age among adolescents, irrespective of ethnicity or gender
Race, Ethnicity, Sex Influence Role of Concussion in Suicide Risk
Complex interaction between race/ethnicity, sex, depression, and concussion history seen for risk for suicide attempts among U.S. youth
Headaches in Teens During Pandemic Tied to Depression, Anxiety
Among teens with headache, 27 percent reported worsening of headaches, while 10 percent had new onset of headache
2015 to 2020 Saw Increase in HPV Vaccination Rates Among Teens
Larger increases in coverage seen among boys than girls, with narrowing of coverage gap
Prevalence of Substance Use Down in Youth During Pandemic
Review shows youth alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and e-cigarette/vaping use all declined during the pandemic
Disparities in Obesity Rates Seen Among U.S. Adolescents
From 1999 to 2018, increasing prevalence of teen obesity associated with low-income households, lower education level for head of household
