New government data finds 14% of U.S. high school students said they misuse prescription opioids. The survey also found a third of students said they persistently feel sad or hopeless . That’s up several points from a decade ago.
Teenagers who do not get enough quality sleep have more cardiovascular risk factors. A new study in pediatrics found adolescents who sleep less than seven hours have increased body fat and higher blood pressure.
Obesity is more common in the country than the city. New CDC figures showed 34% of adults in rural counties are obese, compared to almost 29% in metropolitan areas.
Sources:
1. CDC
2. Pediatrics
3. CDC
