Health - Advocacy Project Links
Bike Safety Example
General Info (broad topics):
- TeensHealth: http://kidshealth.org/teen/
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/
- FDA: Food and Drug Administration: http://www.fda.gov/default.htm
- NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse: http://www.drugabuse.gov/
BY TOPIC:
Alcohol
- TeensHealth: http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/alcohol/alcohol.html#cat20139
- CDC Fact Sheets – Alcohol: http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets.htm
Cigarettes/Tobacco
- TeensHealth: http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/tobacco/smoking.html#cat20138
- CDC Fact Sheets – Tobacco: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/
Huffing/Glue/Paint (Inhalants)
- TeensHealth: http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/inhalants.html#cat20138
- NIH Drug Facts: Inhalants: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/inhalants
Internet Harassment/Cyberbullying
- TeensHealth: http://kidshealth.org/teen/homework/problems/cyberbullying.html#cat20138
- CDC - Electronic Aggression: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/youthviolence/electronicaggression/
Marijuana
- TeensHealth: http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/drugs/marijuana.html#cat20140
- NIH Drug Facts: Marijuana: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana
Self-advocacy
- TeensHealth: http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/#cat20138
(look under “Being Your Best Self”)
Sexting
- TeensHealth: http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/sexting.html#cat20140
- NIH Reports: http://search.nih.gov/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=nih&query=sexting&commit.x=0&commit.y=0
Sleep
- TeensHealth: http://kidshealth.org/teen/index.jsp?tracking=T_Home - SEARCH "SLEEP"
- CDC Sleep Data and Statistics: http://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data_statistics.html
Weight Loss (dieting/diet pills/starving)
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TeensHealth: http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/#cat20138 (Look under “Healthy Weight”)
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Eating Disorders at the National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/complete-index.shtml
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Weight Management Resources (USDA): http://www.nutrition.gov/weight-management
ADVOCACY:
http://www.dosomething.org/whatsyourthing
Drug info and advocacy:
www.abovetheinfluence.com
http://www.ncpc.org/topics