In a one- to two-page essay, describe how health issues affect students in the United States
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary but may include:
a. The rates of most forms of substance abuse have recently decreased, yet even one child or adolescent harmed by it is too many.
b. Children and adolescents often have an unfounded sense of immortality, which makes them feel they will not be harmed if they use substances such as inhalants, alcohol, legal and illegal drugs, and tobacco.
c. Risky sexuality-related behavior can result in emotional distress, STDs, and unplanned pregnancy.
d. Teasing and harassment about homosexuality can be the root of distress for students in and out of school.
e. Childhood obesity is near epidemic proportions and has long-term negative effects on students.
f. Suicide is the third leading cause of adolescent deaths with contributing factors that may be recognizable, leading to intervention.
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?