Childhood Physical Activity Improves Lung Function for Adolescent Girls
Association not observed for boys; authors say high prevalence of physical inactivity ‘worrying’.
Adolescent Medicine
Compliance With Meds Falters With Age in Youth Born With HIV
Prevalence of nonadherence increased from preadolescence to late adolescence/young adulthood.
CDC: General Fertility Rate, Teen Birth Rate Decreasing in US
However, from 2017 to 2018, increase seen in percentage of births delivered preterm and early term.
2001 to 2017 Saw Increase in Suicides in African-American Teens
Male teens were most likely to use firearms or hang/suffocate themselves to commit suicide.
Majority of Teens With Eating Disorders Recover
Teens with slightly older age at anorexia onset have better chance of full recovery.
Nonmedical Rx Opioid Use in Teens Linked to Parental Use
Unique associations with adolescent NMPO use seen for parental lifetime smoking, parent-teen conflict.
No Asthma Benefit Seen With n3PUFA in Overweight Teens
Overweight/obese teens, young adults taking supplements do not have improved asthma control.
Lean Body Mass in Childhood Linked to Lung Function at 15
In both sexes, higher lean body mass in childhood, adolescence linked to higher lung function at 15.
Many Teens Not Up to Date on HPV Vaccination
Only 15.7 and 34.8% of teens completed HPV vaccination before turning 13 and 15.
Review Gives Guidance to Support Teens With Gender Dysphoria
Primary care providers can oversee potential medical management, connect families with support.
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