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A study on children ages 10 to 17 aimed to determine the habits affecting children s health. The findings are promising, showing a significant decrease in substance use-smoking, drinking, and drugs. There has also been a decline in child bullying.
However, boys, especially those in the lowest social class, may need help with a healthier diet and coping mechanisms towards pressure and depression.
HBSC Study Shows Improvements in Children s Health
Senior researcher Aoife Gavin collaborated with the HBSC research team to conduct the study on Irish Behavior in School-aged Children. The Health Behavior in School-aged Children Trends Report (HBSC) showed positive results in changing children s habits. It is a cross-sectional study in collaboration with the World Health Organization, Breaking News reported.