Teen Pregnancy in Aiken County and Prevention Efforts
The article states about one million U.S. teens become pregnant annually and notes teen childbearing brings poor health, lower schooling, welfare dependence, and higher single parenthood risk. It critiques prevention programs for lacking broad, early impact and highlights poverty and family dysfunction as key predictors. It commends the Aiken County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Council for local work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Aiken County
U.S
Teen pregnancy factors and parental role in health discussion
Dr Glenn R Nichols Sr reflects on teen pregnancy risks citing 1997 JAMA findings. Key factors include parent and family connectedness, parental presence at crucial times, school expectations, and disapproval of sexual activity and contraceptive use. He urges self-reflection by families and communities.
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Margaret Key
Journal of the American Medical Association
Trans fats questioned by Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Mayo Clinic Health Letter warns trans fatty acids may be as harmful as saturated fat or worse. It explains how trans fat raises bad cholesterol while lowering good cholesterol, notes sources in margarine and processed foods, and suggests reducing intake in favor of fruits and vegetables and low fat dairy.
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Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Drowsy Driving Warns Of Lethal Road Crashes
New York alert cites nearly 2,000 annual deaths from drowsy driving per the NHTSA. Dr Joyce Walsleben of NYU Medical Center and the National Sleep Foundation advise regular breaks on long trips, 10 minute naps, designated drivers, and caffeine for short term alertness to reduce risk.
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New York
National Highway Traffc Safety Administration
Joyce Walsleben
Sleep Disorders Center
New York University Medical Center
National Sleep Foundation
Walsleben
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