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What are the biggest health concerns facing teenagers?

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Many: Teenagers face unique challenges in both physical and mental health. They are still growing and developing and are NOT little adults. Poor nutrition, risk taking behavior, exposure to tobacco and alcohol, mental health changes and social stress from peers are all challenges. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenhealth.html

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