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Saudi Arabian adolescents are particularly vulnerable to tobacco use, with an overall prevalence of 8.8% reported in the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) conducted in 2022. The study found that 7.5% of female participants and 10% of male participants use tobacco products. Factors such as age and lower
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Unemployment rates among young people in Southwest Finland have escalated, with a significant increase in numbers within the past year. The situation is particularly worrying, with 3,700 individuals under the age of 25 languishing in unemployment as of July, representing a 16% increase compared to the previous year. The
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of California, San Francisco, recently launched the Juul Labs Document Repository, a public archive of nearly 5 million internal company records. This project, funded by North Carolina&
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Chairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan inaugurated the Digital Youth Hub, an AI-powered national platform that connects young Pakistanis with online training, international freelance opportunities, and scholarships. The initiative is part of the government's efforts to empower youth through education, technology, and financial
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Canada is facing a youth unemployment crisis, with a significant portion of young workers struggling to find jobs. According to a Statistics Canada labour force survey, the youth unemployment rate has reached a 15-year-high at 14.6 per cent in July, with a corresponding teen labour participation rate of around
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A new survey suggests that an overwhelming majority of minors who vape obtain their devices from online black markets, raising concerns about the growing "vaping epidemic" and its potential health risks. The survey, conducted by technology firm IKE Tech, polled 2,000 adults and 500 youths aged 15
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A recent report from Truth Initiative sheds light on the widespread presence of e-cigarettes in middle and high schools nationwide, highlighting firsthand accounts from teachers, administrators, and counselors who describe the disruption vaping poses to student learning and academic progress. The report underscores the challenges schools face in enforcing policies
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Zhuanglang County in Gansu Province of China has received a generous donation from Tianjin's Hexi District to support students from financially challenged backgrounds. The donation, amounting to 174,000 yuan, was presented to the county on September 4 at a special scholarship distribution ceremony. The aid targets students
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A recent partnership between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of California, San Francisco has launched the Juul Labs Document Repository, a vast public archive of nearly 5 million internal company records. This repository offers an
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Students from Seattle-area middle schools recently embarked on a unique aquatic adventure, learning the ins and outs of seafood farming at the first-ever NOAA Aquaculture Science Camp. For three days, 50 students delved into the world of kelp ecology, shellfish farming methods, and water quality analysis, setting the stage for
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California Representative Josh Harder recently toured a local winery with students and entrepreneurs, highlighting the need to address youth workforce shortages in the Valley. According to the office of Rep. Harder, a new legislation, the Apprenticeships for Small Businesses Act, aims to create a tax credit to unlock career opportunities
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Suicide has surpassed road accidents as the leading cause of death among young adults aged 15 to 29 in Europe, with almost one in five fatalities being attributed to suicide, according to a major study by Eurofund. The report highlights a significant decline in road traffic fatalities, which had previously
