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In Senegal, while modern contraceptives are available to women, health care providers often impose their own age and marital status restrictions on family planning services, limiting access to young women in need. According to a study by Estelle M. Sidze and colleagues, over half of public-sector providers apply age restrictions
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A University of Alberta economics professor has discovered a connection between smoking contraband cigarettes and the use of illicit drugs among Canadian teens. Research conducted by Professor Mesbah Sharaf and colleagues from the University of Waterloo found that 31% of adolescent smokers in Canada use contraband tobacco, and those who
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Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller's office focused on four initiatives in 2014, targeting prescription drug abuse, human trafficking, public corruption, and youth smoking. These efforts aimed to improve public health, safety, and trust in government. The initiatives demonstrated a collaborative approach, engaging with other agencies, nonprofits, and constituents
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The Punjab Youth Festival has opened its registration process for singers and poets to participate in the "Mushaira", folk song, and national song contests. The contests will begin at the divisional level, with drama and short film competitions starting from the town level. Registration is open until January
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The Punjab Youth Festival has reached its final phase, with an impressive number of participants showcasing their talent across various competitions in the province. The events included sporting activities such as cricket, athletics, badminton, and tug of war, among others. Over 75,000 participants took part in the competitions, with
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Gloucestershire is seeing a drop in the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (Neets), thanks in part to apprenticeships. According to Richard Graham, MP for Gloucester, the trend is encouraging, with the city's Neet figures decreasing from 875 to 780 last year. The growth
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Concerns about Europe's younger generation reached a critical point in 2012, with the European financial crisis resulting in nearly 19 million people out of work across the eurozone. The hardest hit were those under 25, with a staggering 24% of young Europeans jobless. As the continent's
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As part of its effort to provide quality youth services in Norfolk, Norfolk County Council has announced the launch of its Youth Innovation Fund, which has awarded PS35,000 to eight new youth projects across the county. These projects, which have been selected through a rigorous assessment process involving a
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A £5 million youth facility being built in Stowmarket has hit a roadblock, as officials have raised concerns about the demolition of the site's central structure. The Mix, a proposed activity centre, faced initial plans to renovate the existing Victorian townhouse, but Suffolk County Council has now opted
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Teenagers' use of cigarettes, alcohol, and other substances is at a historic low, according to the latest Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey results. However, the decline in teen smoking rates has slowed, while other tobacco products, marijuana, and prescription drugs continue to pose significant concerns. The survey, conducted by
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A recent survey conducted by the Ledyard Safe Teen Coalition has provided valuable insights into the town's youth behavior regarding drug and alcohol use. The 2011 survey, which polled 488 students from the seventh to 12th grade, showed a decrease in tobacco use but an increase in alcohol
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As the economic crisis has taken a toll on youth unemployment, shadow chancellor Ed Balls has highlighted the alarming rate of 60% rise in long-term unemployment among young people. However, amidst the gloom, a silver lining emerges in the form of new opportunities in apprenticeships, college and university access, social
