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In short
Tiny terrors abound
About 476,000 Americans are
diagnosed and treated for Lyme
disease each year.
Source: CDC.gov
School crisis
1 out of every 5 students ages 12–18
See p. 8 to learn how to reduce your risk of
contracting a tickborne illness.
report being bullied.
Source: National Center for Educational Statistics
See p. 4 for tips on dealing with bullies.
The kids are
alright (so of)
Substance abuse
among U.S.
adolescents is
diminishing, except
for an uptick in
cannabis and
vaping use.
Source: Columbia University
Mailman School of Public Health
Guys, the odds aren’t in your favor
A man is 35% more likely to be diagnosed with
prostate cancer than a woman with breast cancer.
Source: American Cancer Society and Prostate Cancer Foundation
See p. 10 to learn more about your risks.
See p. 16 for tips on
talking to your teen about
substance abuse.
Join the club
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More than out of adults
who have ever smoked cigarettes have quit.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
In case you were
wondering…
See p. 6 for
tips on
quiing.
Recent studies show that
flu vaccination reduces the
risk of flu illness by between
and
.
40%
60%
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
See p. 20 to learn when and where to get
your flu shot.
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