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Are young people from more deprived areas more likely to vape?
deprivation
vaping
The most recent evidence suggests youth vaping has plateaued, with 7.9% of young people vaping regularly. However, previous rises in rates of vaping among young people…
Jul 4, 2024
Hertfordshire Public Health Evidence and Intelligence
Do those with SEND feel supported by their school, and do they have different aspirations to their peers?
SEND
school support
aspirations
The number of pupils across England receiving support for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) continued its trend with an increase of 4.7% in 2022/23. There is…
Jul 4, 2024
Hertfordshire Public Health Evidence and Intelligence
Do young people who drink heavily have worse mental health outcomes?
drinking
mental health
Young people are at greater risk of alcohol-related harm than adults, and excessive alcohol use during the teenage years is related to a range of health and social problems…
Aug 15, 2023
Hertfordshire Public Health Evidence and Intelligence
Are young people who take drugs more likely to have mental health conditions?
drugs
mental health
This analysis explores the link between drug use in young people and association with mental health conditions.
Jul 20, 2023
Hertfordshire Public Health Evidence and Intelligence
Do LGBQ+ YP have different aspirations for their future?
lgbtq+
aspirations
school leavers
Young LGBTQ+ students face different lived experiences than straight/heterosexual students. This could influence their decision-making around aspirations after leaving…
Jul 17, 2023
Hertfordshire Public Health Evidence and Intelligence
Do YP in care have different aspirations for their future?
care
aspirations
school leavers
Young people in foster or residential care (care-experienced children and young people (CYP)) face different lived experiences than those from non-care homes. This could…
Jun 15, 2023
Hertfordshire Public Health Evidence and Intelligence
Is self-perceived weight associated with poorer diet and lower exercise?
weight
diet
exercise
Young people within Hertfordshire have different self-perceived weights. The World Health Organisation state that this perception is not always in line with clinical…
Jun 15, 2023
Hertfordshire Public Health Evidence and Intelligence
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