Topic: National Center for Health Statistics
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Why teens need to know risks of marijuana
Teen use of pot is at its highest in 30 years, with 10th graders more likely to smoke a joint than a cigarette. With the spread of 'medical' marijuana, they perceive less risk – despite the evidence.
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Why the US teen birthrate hit a record low in 2010
Last year, the teen birthrate dropped to the lowest level ever reported in the US. Increased use of birth control is one reason, and many say that parent-child dialogue is key.
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US birth rate low may be result of recession
US birth rate: Numbers have dropped for the second year in a row, and experts think the wrenching recession led many people to put off having children.
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A public option isn't the only hot healthcare issue
Personal options in any federal support of 'wellness' programs need to be wider.
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