Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Tobacco Use in Youth Higher Among Sexual Minorities
Among girls, lesbian and bisexual girls more likely to report current use of any tobacco product
Higher Risk of Adverse Outcomes for Births to Young CA Survivors
Increased risks among live births for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors
Treatment Seeking Low Among Teens With Eating Disorders
Those with counter-stereotypic presentation even less likely to seek treatment
Recent Decline in Prescription Opioid Use Among U.S. Teens
Lifetime prevalence of use peaked in 1989, 2002, and remained stable until decline in 2013 to 2015
High BMI in Late Teens Tied to Future Severe Liver Dz in Males
Development of T2DM further increases risk for severe liver disease, regardless of BMI
Brief Interview by Doctor May Cut Cannabis Use in Some Youth
Intervention by general practitioners did not cut overall use, did reduce use in those younger than 18
Supervised Self-Injection Ups Teens’ Comfort With Approach
Findings show improved comfort with self-injection, reduced anxiety for food-allergic adolescents
Confidentiality Issues Impact Use of STD Services for Youth
Teens spending time alone with health care provider report more receipt of sexual risk assessment
Synthetic Cannabinoids Tied to High-Risk Behavior in Adolescents
Products have unpredictable, potentially dangerous effects compared to marijuana
CDC: Fewer Teens Using Tanning Beds
Half as many high school students reported indoor tanning in 2015 versus 2009
