American journal of preventive medicine
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The purpose of this study was to explore associations between participation in out-of-school/weekend organized activities and adherence to the 24-hour movement guidelines among US adolescents. ⋯ Participating in sports teams/lessons and community service/volunteer work is beneficially associated with concurrently meeting all three 24-hour movement guidelines and participating in other organized activities or lessons is associated with adherence to individual components of the 24-hour movement guidelines among US adolescents.
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Federal firearm licensee density is associated with interpersonal firearm violence. Yet the role of Federal firearm licensees in firearm suicide remains understudied, even though firearms are the method used in more than half of suicides. This study tested associations between the spatial distribution of federal firearm licensees and firearm suicides in Maryland. ⋯ The federal firearm licensee rate and clusters were associated with firearm suicides and unrelated to the spatial distribution of non-firearm suicides. Prevention approaches that limit the number of these federal firearm licensees or alter their sales practices, such as federal firearm licensee zoning and land use provisions, advertising restrictions, or gun shop projects, may prevent firearm suicides.
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This study examines associations between externalizing behaviors/violence exposure and suicidal behavior among U.S. high school students from 1991 to 2021. ⋯ Adolescents with externalizing behaviors/violence exposure are at an increased risk of an ISA. The relationship varies over time and by sex. Culturally adaptive and structurally competent approaches to mental health and mechanisms to identify at-risk youth are imperative.
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Research has linked youth exposure and engagement with tobacco-related content on social media to behavioral changes; however, there is a lack of studies exploring the source and types of such content and their impact on youth's susceptibility to tobacco use. This study examined the association between the type and source of content posted on social media and susceptibility to tobacco use, defined as curiosity or intention to use tobacco or e-cigarettes. ⋯ Regular exposure to tobacco-related content on social media, particularly content shared by celebrities and social media influencers, was associated with susceptibility to tobacco use. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to mitigate the effects of social media influencers on youth.
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with increased mortality. AKI-related mortality trends by U.S. urban and rural counties were assessed. ⋯ Multidisciplinary efforts are needed to increase AKI awareness and implement strategies to reduce AKI-related mortality in rural and high-risk populations.