Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Childhood Episode of Pancreatitis May Up Risk for Diabetes Later
Findings independent of adolescent obesity and further tied to diabetes diagnosis at younger age
Minimum Age to Buy Tobacco, E-Cigarettes Raised in NY State
State police and Department of Health will conduct undercover investigations of retailers to enforce law
Invasive Melanoma Incidence Decreasing in Teens, Young Adults
From 2006 to 2015, melanoma rates increased among adults ≥40 years, decreased in younger populations
Serious Eating Disorder Possible Even at Normal Body Weight
Markers of malnutrition and psychological problems common with atypical anorexia nervosa
Prevalence of E-Cigarette Use High Among U.S. Preteens, Teens
Most current exclusive e-cig users used flavored e-cigarettes, most often fruit, menthol/mint, candy
Risk for Death, Suicide Up in Teens Who Visit ED for Self-Harm
Five-year estimates of health care costs were much higher for teens with self-harm versus controls
Maltreatment in Childhood Ups Risk for Physical Pain in Young Women
Higher risk for pain particularly seen for teen girls who experience posttraumatic stress
Electronic Device Use Tied to Sugar, Caffeine Intake in Teens
While energy drink consumption is declining, more electronic device use tied to more sugar, caffeine consumption
AAP: Info Sparse for Nonnutritive Sweetener Use in Children
NNSs may promote small amounts of weight loss, but isolated use unlikely to lead to substantial weight loss
AAP: Greater Access to Bariatric, Metabolic Surgery Urged for Youth
Metabolic and bariatric surgery safe for youth with severe obesity; barriers to surgery should be reduced
