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The Top 5 Health Problems Our Youth Face
“The health of the youth is primary.” (Anonymous)
Young people today face an uphill battle when it comes to becoming the healthiest versions of themselves.
By young people, I am referring to the 12 years of age up to 21 years of age. Let’s go through the 5 major health obstacles that they face today.
Health Challenge #1: The addiction to nicotine and cannabis.
Nicotine and cannabis are substances, neither are “good” or “bad.” But, there are major consequences to consuming high concentrations of these substances, day in and day out.
I have observed young people consume thee substances relentlessly, on a moment to moment basis for extended periods of time. The long-lasting impact is yet to be known, but it won’t be a beneficial one.
In my opinion, these young people resort to these substances because they lack purpose and real community. Addictions of any kind are caused by a number of things coming together.
Health Challenge #2: The ubiquity of fast food and processed junk.
Young people have grown up around processed and refined food to the point where they think that this kind of…
