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Teen Health on a Dangerous Decline

November 20th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Parenting, Statistics, Teen Issues

It’s startling news, but we knew it was coming. The health of our children and teenagers is on a serious decline. In fact health care providers have issued this warning:

For the first time in generations, today’s children and teens might not outlive their baby boomer parents.

The statistics for young patients are alarming:

  • 18% Childhood obesity
  • 5% High blood pressure
  • Young patients entering the hospital for chronic illness is up to 50%

The call for change is now going out to doctors, families and schools.  Experts encourage heart-healthy diets, exercise, limit TV and computer time, and make P.E. an important part of school.

My colleague down in New Orleans, Meg Farris of WWL-TV, recently reported on this important issue facing teens today. Her report is riveting, yet quite startling.

Check it out. The health of our children is at stake.

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This post was written by: Erin

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Teens Get Healthy on the Internet

October 23rd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Cyber Culture, Teen Issues

This site isn’t an Internet safety site, but it is the kind of Internet site that I love: one that’s cock full of resources for teens. Unlike many sites I have geeked out on throughout these posts, this one isn’t just fun or entertaining, this one is full of important information about teens and health.

I love this site because it seems they have considered nearly everything where teen health is concerned. The site covers all the bases, from body image - for both boys and girls - to tattoos and tanning, to hygiene, sexual health, and drug and alcohol info.

For all these reasons, I’ve decided to do something I haven’t done in awhile. I hereby dub the teen section at kidshealth.org, a GOLD STAR site!

Check out the site and tell your teens to tell their friends.

This post was written by: Joe Nolan

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