Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder higher in boys, with differences in prevalence seen according to family economic status
Complex interaction between race/ethnicity, sex, depression, and concussion history seen for risk for suicide attempts among U.S. youth
Among teens with headache, 27 percent reported worsening of headaches, while 10 percent had new onset of headache
Review shows youth alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and e-cigarette/vaping use all declined during the pandemic
From 1999 to 2018, increasing prevalence of teen obesity associated with low-income households, lower education level for head of household
Addition of menthol to cigarettes also increases nicotine dependence in youth
Easy access to over-the-counter medications may play a role in their use for suspected suicides
Transgender teens have seven times higher risk for suicide attempt compared with cisgender, heterosexual adolescents
Mental health hospitalizations for suicide attempt or self-injury increased 41.7 percent by fall 2020, with a 49 percent increase seen among girls
Authors say findings highlight need to screen all teens for suicide risk and access to firearms