TEEN HEALTH ARTICLES

Health Considerations for the College-Bound
Article about medical issues that need to be addressed when young adults leave home for college.
healthlink.mcw.edu

Backpacks and School Furniture - Threats to our Children's Wellbeing
How overloaded backpacks and poorly designed school furniture are harming posture development in children.
backpacksafety.netfirms.com

Adolescent Use of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
The use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs by adolescents impacts the health and socioeconomic well-being of the population. [PDF]
www.michigan.gov

Hearing Damage and Loud Music
Document, from abelard, on the relationship between loud noise and ear damage, with particular reference to young people and loud music.
www.abelard.org