Tag: adolescent health
District-Level Tobacco Control Cuts Youth Smoking in Indonesia Despite Weak National Enforcement
District-level tobacco control measures in Indonesia have reduced adolescent smoking rates despite weak national enforcement, according to research in The…
Teen Drug Use and Binge Drinking Linked to Severe Mental Health Crisis
UCLA research reveals dangerous links between teen substance use and mental health crises. Study shows drug-using adolescents face significantly higher…
Early and Late Puberty in Boys May Signal Future Health Risks, Research Shows
New research reveals that the timing of puberty in boys may predict long-term health risks, yet remains dramatically understudied compared…
Global Youth Deaths Rise to 2.1 Million Despite Medical Advances
New BMJ study reveals 2.1 million youth deaths globally in 2024, with progress stagnating since 2015. Male mortality remains consistently…
Adolescent suicide rates rising across Americas, PAHO warns of prevention urgency
The Pan American Health Organization warns that suicide rates among adolescents and young adults are rising across the Americas, driven…
WHO warns of nicotine pouch epidemic targeting youth as sales surge globally
The WHO has issued a formal alert over nicotine pouches rapidly proliferating among youth, warning that aggressive marketing and regulatory…