Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Bariatric Surgery in Teens May Cut Diabetic Kidney Disease Risk
Decreased rates of hyperfiltration, elevated UAE seen among surgically treated obese teens with T2DM
News of Vaping-Related Injury Getting Vapers’ Attention
But many young people who vape still underestimate the risks posed by e-cigarette products
Number of Teens Vaping Marijuana on the Rise
Two studies show increasing self-reported use among both middle and high school students
Concussions More Common Among College Students Than Thought
Non-sport-related concussions are more common on campus than sport-related concussion
Congress Approves Raising Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
Measure was supported by many tobacco and electronic cigarette companies
Most Students Who Use E-Cigs Vape Nicotine and Marijuana
Higher grade, increasing cigarette smoking intensity tied to more students reporting vaping nicotine only
Congress Could Raise Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
19 states and the District of Columbia have already increased the age to buy tobacco products to 21
Current Tobacco Use Prevalent in Middle, High School Students
Overall, 31.2 and 12.5 percent of high school and middle school students, respectively, reported current use
Social Media Use Tied to Disordered Eating in Young Teens
Association seen for both number of social media accounts and daily time spent using them
More Girls Admitted With Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
Highest admission rate seen in southern part of U.S.; number of admissions highest for white children
