Posted on 11/17/2007 9:32:14 AM PST by DeweyCA
America's college students are in a worrisome state of health, according to a study released yesterday.
Most drink and are sexually active, many have been diagnosed with mental illness, and plenty are fat and in debt, says the University of Minnesota, which surveyed 10,000 students from 14 campuses across the state.
"College students face multiple risks to their health, and their behavior affects all parts of their existence," said Dr. Edward P. Ehlinger, director of the school's Boynton Health Service, which coordinated the research.
It is the first comprehensive analysis of campus health issues, and it reflects national trends, Dr. Ehlinger said.
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•77 percent are sexually active
•71 percent drink alcohol; 37 percent report "high-risk" drinking
•58 percent have credit-card debt of $1,000 or more
•41 percent say excessive computer and TV time affects their academic performance
•39 percent are overweight or obese
•27 percent have been diagnosed with a mental disorder
•25 percent smoke
•23 percent of females students have been sexually assaulted
•9 percent have no health insurance
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
Definition of a Liberal: Someone who lives in a state of perpetual horror at the prospect that someone, somewhere, might be enjoying him/herself.
91% have health Insurance? Now thats news!
We used to drink Natty Boh in college in the 80's. Sometimes there was a sale and it was $4 a CASE. Now you couldn't pay me to drink it.
I saw this movie about 30 years ago. Toga! Toga! Toga!
I was never under the impression that campus living was the pinnacle of health...
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