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From 2000 to 2018

Increases in Suicide Rates in Young Adults From 2000 to 2018

Suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24 statistically stable from 2000 to 2007 then increased to 2018
For pediatric patients transferring to an adult rheumatology clinic

Predictors of Transition to Adult Rheumatology Care Explored

Insurance coverage, referral from pediatric rheumatologist predict shorter time to adult visit
In 2020

Middle, High School Students Mainly Use Flavored E-Cigarettes

Proportion of disposable product e-cigarette sales increased during September 2019 to August 2020
There was a marked increase in electronic cigarette use from 2017 to 2018 in the United States

E-Cigarette Use Increased Significantly From 2017 to 2018

From 2016 to 2018, there was also an increase in daily use, sole e-cigarette use
Having a nonpsychotic mental disorder in adolescence is associated with increased risk of subsequent myocardial infarction

Nonpsychotic Mental Disorder in Teens Linked to Later MI Risk

Stress resilience and lifestyle factors partially attenuate the association, but it remains significant
There has been an age shift in positivity for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae among women

Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Rates Up Among Young Women in the U.S.

More women ages 18 to 30 are testing positive for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Use of legal performance-enhancing substances in young adults is associated with an increased likelihood of future problematic alcohol use and drinking-related risk behaviors

Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances Tied to Risk Behaviors

Use of PES in young adults, especially young men, is associated with future alcohol use, risk behaviors
A minority of adolescents with diagnosed mental

Minority of Teens Receive Health Care Transition Planning

Adolescents with anxiety, depression more likely to receive recommended transition care planning
For adolescents with generalized anxiety disorder

Escitalopram Reduces Symptoms of Anxiety in Teens With GAD

Increasing CYP2C19 metabolism linked to reductions in escitalopram Cmax, AUC
Type 2 diabetes may negatively impact bone density around the age of peak bone mass

Type 2 Diabetes May Negatively Impact Bone Density in Youth

Findings seen in adolescents and young adults with T2DM regardless of body weight