Mr. Camel, tear up those cigarettes. Statistics from the latest Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System survey, released today by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show that 2013 marked the lowest incidence (15.7 percent) of teen smoking reported since 1991.
In other news, texting while driving, drinking soda and having unprotected sex are among the behaviors the report notes are worthy of concern. From the report:
During the 30 days before the survey, 41.4% of high school students nationwide among the 64.7% who drove a car or other vehicle during the 30 days before the survey had texted or e-mailed while driving, 34.9% had drunk alcohol, and 23.4% had used marijuana. During the 12 months before the survey, 14.8% had been electronically bullied, 19.6% had been bullied on school property, and 8.0% had attempted suicide.
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During the 7 days before the survey, 5.0% of high school students had not eaten fruit or drunk 100% fruit juices and 6.6% had not eaten vegetables. More than one-third (41.3%) had played video or computer games or used a computer for something that was not school work for 3 or more hours per day on an average school day.
Previously: Adolescent Health Van wins community award for aiming to “help kids turn their lives around”, A reminder that texting and driving don’t mix, To reduce use, educate teens on the risks of marijuana and prescription drugs and National Cancer Institute introduces free text message cessation service for teens
Via The Checkup
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