Tag: Adolescents / Teens

Findings consistent when looking at nonhospitalized patients by insurance status or diagnostic category

20.9 and 34.7 percent of youth aged 12 to 17 years, 18 to 25 years using psychoactive prescription medications report misuse

However, more unvaccinated teens receiving provider recommendation for HPV vaccination; findings consistent for boys and girls

In most countries, the prevalence of cigarette smoking decreased over time, but use of other tobacco products did not

10.5 percent of students self-reported psychological distress; increased odds seem for those in high school, those who exercise less

Remission of type 2 diabetes high for both groups of teens; weight loss and quality of life similar for older and younger teens

Analysis included youth 10 through 24 years of age with mood disorder; 10.3 percent had documented cannabis use disorder

Nationally, 7.1 and 2.0 percent of students met U.S. Department of Agriculture recommendations for fruit, vegetable intake in 2017

Asymptomatic individuals less likely to infect others; symptomatic cases more likely to infect others before symptom onset

Majority of parents say peers would understand teens' problems better than adults