A study led by the University of Pennsylvania examined how living in a Philly neighborhood where violence is prevalent affects children. Researchers found that where a young person lives, the societal messages they absorb and the different forms of violence they experience can deeply affect their physical and mental health.
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Violence Impacts Health of Youth in Phillys Toughest Areas miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A social science researcher followed a dozen teens from different neighborhoods in North, West and Northeast Philadelphia, tracking their family histories and heart rates as they navigated daily life.