Teens overestimate how often their peers participate in risky sexual and drug-related behaviors, and those misperceptions may cause them to adjust their own behaviors, a study found.
Some schools are making special efforts to address prescription drugs in their drug abuse prevention programs, in part because of concern that abuse of painkillers can lead to heroin use.
The American Public Health Association urged funding of comprehensive sex education programs, adoption of evidence-based programs to prevent harrassment of LGBT youth, and federal regulations for electronic cigarettes.
The study confirms statements of some public health officials, who've warned the products are luring in young users through clever marketing.
The nationally representative survey, conducted on behalf of the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, asked adults about child health concerns in their community and across the country.
Over a multi-year period, nonfatal incidents decreased, and fewer students reported being afraid of attack or harm at school.
Marketing tactics include targeted social media, fruit-flavored products, and sponsorship of youth events, the report says.
Data show that gang involvement in adolescence affects a broad range of social, health, and behavioral factors into adulthood.
A study suggests that school drug-testing policies have no significant impact on deterring students from trying or using drugs, while a positive school climate does.
The study shows no change over the previous decade in the exposure of children with asthma to secondhand smoke, although children without asthma had better luck.
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