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Teen Suicide- Carolina
60 seconds, 1 person dies of suicide
very common throughout the US
Reasons- escape situations, rejection, hurt loss
negative emotions take over lives
1.3% of deaths are from suicide

Suicide Prevention- Gabriel
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention- has helped many people who have lost friends or family by the act of suicide
Male- 79% Female- 21%, 45-64 most likely to commit suicide, lowest is 5-14
45-64 highest through period of time
Causes- depression, loss of interest, change in appetite or weight, change in sleeping patterns, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, wishes to be dead, indecisiveness

Avoiding Food Products with Chemical Enhancements- Pedro
Food items contain: MSG- makes flavor, kills brain cells. Chemical fruit enhancements- makes food grow larger, may contain extra fats that are not in natural grown fruit
Farmers Market, Fruits contain: carbs, proteins, etc may be repressed by chemicals in the store bought fruit. Can slow process of cancer, claimed by Gerson's Therapy
Result- purchasing food from a grocery store isn;t entirely bad, must look at food labels. Might contain chemicals that can effect you in the long run
Consuming all- natural fruits and vegetables can slow down the process of cancer

Being Active- Denell
being in sports can reduce chances of getting diabetes- big risk factor, can be passed on by generations
have a less chance because your blood stream is moving more
good sportsmanship, trust, ability to stay physical- beneficial, can help you communicate with others in the future
people in sports can have a healthy life in front of them
exercising or playing sports at least an hour a day can be considered staying active

Suicide- Andres
Reasons- bullying, cyber bullying, feeling unwanted, problems with money, depression
More than 36, 000 people die from suicide every year
Men are almost x4 more than likely to die from suicide form women
about 24 million americans suffer from depression
17 million heart disease
12 million cancer
1 million HIV/AIDS
over 60% of people who die from suicide suffer from depression
45-64 most likely to commit suicide
White people are most likely to commit suicide
Males more likely
Warning Signs- desperation, anxiety, sleep problems, drug use, wishing to die, unexpected rage or anger
How to Stop- reach out to people, speak up, talk with professional for help

Suicide- Ulices
Causes- people ignore you, feel left out, treated badly
Men are more likely to commit suicide than female
36, 000 deaths from suicide
teen suicide is high, 15-24
78%-98% dying fire arm, female poisoning

Teen Pregnancy- Ashley M
Causes- lack of parental guidance, exploitation by other men, adolescent sexual behavior
Prevention- Stay abstinent
Ages 15-19 56% Live Births, 28% Abortions, 16% Fetal Losses

Suicide Prevention- Frida
14.6 mins someone dies from suicide
Women attempt suicide every 78 seconds
50-75% of suicide give warning to family members
Prevent by removing fire arms and drugs
1999-2000 lowest, 1993 highest