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Teen Health in Maine
As a teenager, you go through many changes. For one thing, your body is on its way to becoming its adult size. Along with these changes, you are probably becoming more independent and making more of your own choices. Some of the biggest choices you face have to do with your health.
Why? Because healthy habits, including eating nutritiously and being physically active, can help you feel good, look good, and do your best in school, work or sports. They might also prevent diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke and some cancers when you get older.
Now is the time to take charge of your health. Making even small changes for the better will help you look and feel your best! (Adapted from MedlinePlus, Teen Health)
Quick Facts: Teen Health in Maine
- Maine has the fifth lowest teen birth rate in the United States ( 2006 Report on Maine Teen and Young Adult Sexual Health)
- Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Maine youth (Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program)
- Nearly 60% of Maine teens have tried alcohol (2006 Maine Youth Drug and Alcohol Use Survey of Maine 8th - 12th graders)
In this section, you will find links to websites for various topics in teen health. If you have an interest in helping to develop and maintain this website, please contact us.
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