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Research published in Preventive Medicine has uncovered a significant association between exposure to tobacco advertisements and increased susceptibility to tobacco use among adolescents. The study, led by Patricia A. Cavazos-Rehg at Washington University, utilizes data from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study, a nationally-representative sample of US
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The New Zealand government is set to introduce a series of restrictive measures aimed at reducing the number of smokers in the country, with the ultimate goal of achieving a zero smoking rate. Key to this plan is the introduction of a "smoke-free" generation, where people aged 14
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A new study has shed light on the complex relationship between depressive symptoms and peer influence on tobacco use among young adults. The research, conducted by the University of Texas Austin, involved a longitudinal study of 4534 young adults across a 4.5-year period from 2014 to 2019. The findings
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Researchers from Zhengzhou University published a study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, investigating the relationship between childhood psychological maltreatment and depression in Chinese adolescents. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the MOE (Ministry of Education in China) Project of
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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has launched the Tertiary Institutions Entrepreneurship Scheme (TIES) to address youth unemployment and underemployment in Nigeria. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to graduates of Nigerian polytechnics and universities, as well as support start-ups and existing businesses. According
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The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant labour market difficulties in Thailand, with a record-high youth unemployment rate seen in the first quarter of 2021. A report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) notes that the restricted environment has particularly affected employment in smaller establishments, with youth employment in these settings
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As the United States struggles to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, high school students are in dire need of access to quality job training opportunities. To address this critical issue, Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced an additional $25 million in support for career and technical education programs in nine U.S.
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Rogers Communications has awarded Ted Rogers Community Grants to 90 organizations across 40 communities, providing critical supports to help young people achieve their highest potential. Through programs in education, skills training, mentorship, job skills, and community leadership, these organizations are making a meaningful difference in the lives of thousands of
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After the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted young people's careers education, Westminster City Council's dedicated youth team, City Lions, developed a mentoring pilot to respond to the changing needs of young people. The objective was to empower a group of young people to explore their career choices,
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted careers education for young people in Westminster, with many opportunities cancelled and uncertainty remaining about how to replace them. To address this issue, Westminster City Council's dedicated youth team, the City Lions, developed a mentoring pilot to empower young people to explore their
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For many LGBT+ young people, online communities have become a safe space for self-exploration, celebration of queer culture, and finding support. According to a new report by University of Sussex academics and sexual health charity Brook, these online experiences are often positive and creative, contributing to improved health and wellbeing.
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A new, state-of-the-art basketball court has been unveiled in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood, providing local youth with an opportunity to develop teamwork and character. The Sherman Park Dream Court, donated by the Milwaukee Bucks, Fiserv, and Nancy Lieberman Charities, is a high school regulation size court featuring a
