Survey finds preventive health care for teens lacking

A U.S. survey that included almost 8,500 youngsters ages 10 to 17 found only 38% had seen a health care provider for a preventive health visit in the past year. The data also showed only 10% of youngsters were counseled by health care professionals on all six preventive health issues included in the survey: dental care, healthy eating, regular exercise, wearing a seat belt, wearing a bicycle helmet and exposure to secondhand smoke. More...