Tag: Adolescents / Teens
More Than Four Hours of Smartphone Use a Day Harmful to Teens
Significantly higher risk seen for stress, suicidal ideation, and substance use
Racial Disparities Seen in Unmet Treatment Needs for Pediatric Mental Health
Non-Hispanic Black children have increased odds of unmet needs for behavioral problems compared with non-Hispanic Whites
Recommendations Developed for Sport-Related Concussion in Children
Lower sport-related concussion rates seen with use of prevention strategies, including mouth guards
Social Media Use Tied to Higher Health Risk Behavior in Teens
Findings seen for two or more hours of social media use per day, especially for alcohol consumption
Lower Number of Positive Childhood Experiences Tied to Eating Behaviors in College Students
Lower number of positive experiences tied to higher binge eating, less intuitive eating
Cumulative Radiation Dose From CT in Young People Linked to Malignancy Risk
For every 10,000 children examined, one to two persons expected to develop hematologic malignancy over next 12 years
Handguns Are Most Used Weapon in School Shootings Executed by Teens
Firearms were mainly lower or moderate in power; 82.1 percent were obtained via theft from relatives
2013 to 2021 Saw Shift in Smoking Habits of Young Adults
Findings show historically low cigarette use, but higher e-cigarette use
For Teens, Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Highest for Hybrid Immunity
Protection highest for students with immunity from previous infection and three doses of vaccination
Parents Report Both Benefits, Concerns With Youth Internet Use
Problematic youth internet use tied to negative parenting styles