Teen smoking linked to broader risky health behavior study
Government data show 12 to 21 year olds who smoke are far likelier to engage in risky habits such as alcohol use, marijuana, weapon carrying, and unprotected sex. Smokers also drink more and binge more than nonsmokers, with notable gender differences in some risks. Researchers suggest smoking signals broader risk tendency among teens.
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Kansas counts 14th in Kids Count Data Book
Kansas ranks 14th nationally in child well being per the Kids Count Data Book, a drop from 13th last year. New Hampshire leads. Kansas is 40th in teen violent death rate with 135 deaths in 1992, while teen high school dropout rate sits sixth best. Infant mortality improves 20 percent. juvenile crime arrests rise 58 percent.
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