The birthrate among American teenagers, at crisis levels in the 1990s, has fallen to an all-time low, according to an analysis released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decline of the past decade has occurred in all regions in the country and among all races. But

The American College of Pediatricians (ACPeds) notes with interest the recent study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry (1) documenting an increased risk factor of suicide – nearly doubled (RR 2.06) for suicide attempts and more than tripled (RR 3.08) for successful suicide – among cent teens who use

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Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Six teens ages 16 to 19 die every day from motor vehicle injuries. Per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash.

WASHINGTON—American teens report experiences with stress that follow a similar pattern as adults, according to a new survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA). In fact, during the college year, teens say their stress level is higher than levels reported by adults in the

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Suicides among people continue to be a serious problem. Each year in the U.S., thousands of teenagers commit suicide. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-to-24-year-olds, and the sixth leading cause of death for 5-to-14-year-olds

Who is most at risk? The risk of motor vehicle crashes is higher among 16-19-year-olds than among any other age group. In fact, per mile driven, teen drivers ages 16 to 19 are nearly three times more likely than drivers aged 20 and older to be in a fatal crash. 2

Colorado’s Teen Marijuana Usage Dips after Legalization. Government study puts the state’s high college cannabis use below the national average