Adolescent Suicidality After State-Level Total Abortion Bans, in JAMA Network Open
key takeaway: "In a cross-sectional study of Youth Risk Behavior Survey data from 338 324 students from 2017 to 2023, total abortion bans were associated with a statistically significant 4.3–percentage point increase in suicidal ideation among female students. No significant differences were observed among male students."
Tobacco Use Among Middle and High School Students: 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey, in Pediatrics
key takeaway: "Tobacco use continued declining through 2025, when 7.2% of youth used tobacco. Only nicotine pouches increased, doubling from 0.8% in 2021 to 1.7% in 2025. Pouches were the second most used tobacco product, after e-cigarettes (5.2%). Most youth used flavored tobacco products. E-cigarette use intensity increased over time, with daily use growing from 9.4% in 2014 to 35.4% in 2025. Dual and poly use is common among e-cigarette and pouch users."
Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide Mortality in Youths: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, in JAMA Network Open
key takeaway: "Mental disorders—particularly acute conditions such as schizophrenia and mood disorders—and prior self-harm were associated with suicide mortality. Prior health care contact (eg, psychiatric admission) and a range of social determinants (eg, maltreatment, out-of-home placement, and social disadvantage) were also associated with higher risk, whereas family stability (eg, living with both parents) was associated with lower risk."