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The American Lung Association is offering free trainings to schools in Arkansas to help navigate the youth e-cigarette epidemic. In 2019, nearly one in four high school students in Arkansas used e-cigarettes, resulting in a significant concern for lung health. The organization's Vape-Free Schools Initiative provides free facilitator
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A new study by the University of Michigan and Georgetown University has found that cigarette and smokeless tobacco prevalence declined more rapidly between 2012 and 2019 than in previous periods, despite an increase in e-cigarettes among adolescents. The analysis used data from the Monitoring the Future survey and showed that
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Research published in a recent study has suggested that hookah tobacco risk messaging delivered via social media can offset the influence of content promoting the use of hookah tobacco among young adults. The study, conducted by investigators at the University of Pennsylvania, aimed to test the effects of hookah tobacco
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The tragic case of 15-year-old Stylianos, who took his own life in September 2019 after experiencing abject poverty, psychological problems, and domestic violence, continues to be investigated by authorities. Ombudswoman Maria Lottides has released a statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, calling for accountability
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As the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies, a rising tide of violence against women and girls in India has sparked a national movement to combat this scourge. The #DNAFightsRape-Save the Evidence initiative, launched a year ago, has gained momentum, with students from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) creating a musical composition
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The Andrews Labor Government recognised 14 outstanding individuals and teams in Victoria's education sector with the 2020 Victorian Education Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony, hosted by Minister for Education James Merlino, celebrated the dedication of teachers, principals, and education support staff who have made a significant impact on
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Teenagers in high schools must be protected from unhealthy relationships, abuse, and sexual assaults resulting from dating violence. According to the Texas Family Code Section 71.0021, dating violence is defined as actions "intended to result in physical harm, bodily injury, assault, or sexual assault." A substantial number
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President Muhammadu Buhari has called on youths in the Eka-Awoke community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state to protect the solar hybrid project sited in the community. The President, represented by the Minister of State for Power, Mr Goddy Jedy-Agba, inaugurated the 100kw Solar Hybrid Project, constructed under
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President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the National Young Farmers Scheme, designed by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), to promote modern farming methods and encourage youth participation in agriculture. The scheme, which aims to engage 1,000 farmers from each of the 774 Local Government Areas, is expected to
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President Muhammadu Buhari has enlisted the support of traditional rulers nationwide to assist his administration in pacifying the protesting youths, saying he has heard their cries and is attending to their concerns. The president made this appeal yesterday when he received a delegation of the National Council of Traditional Rulers
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The Coalition of Youths of Taraba has urged the government to grant local government autonomy as a means to reduce youth restiveness in the country. The group's spokesman, Malam Adamu Missa, made the call at a meeting with youths and stakeholders organized by the Minister of Power, Alhaji
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The Governor of Kebbi State, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has expressed his gratitude to the youths in the state for choosing to engage in farming instead of participating in violent protests. During his visit to a cassava farm in Maiyama local government area, Bagudu commended the youths for their diligence
