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You’ve probably seen it in the news. Some teens and young adults are eating “Tide Pods” — single-load laundry detergent packets — and posting videos of themselves on social media.
While it’s unclear how the fad got started, the trend is concerning. Tide Pods and other single-load laundry packets are harmful if ingested and potentially toxic. The contents of the pods can cause burns to the mouth, lips and throat, seizures, bleeding of the lungs, heart attacks, coma, and even death, according to the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC).
As a new research analyst at CHI, I have enjoyed the excitement of moving to a new state, buying a new car, finding a new apartment, and of course, starting a new job with new coworkers.
It’s been more than a month since Congress missed the September 30 deadline to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), leaving health coverage for 75,000 children and pregnant women in Colorado hanging in the balance.
Now the clock is ticking as states spend down their CHIP savings.
The debate over the Affordable Care Act has overshadowed another important congressional decision: the September 30 deadline to renew the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Analysis of the 2015 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey finds that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) highschoolers in Colorado trail their heterosexual peers in seven important indicators of health.
An Analysis of Colorado’s Rural and Urban School-Based Health Centers
Curious whether more high school students are using marijuana now that retail sales are legal? Check the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
Wondering how many hours of screen time they are getting each week? Check the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
Interested in where in the state teens are most physically active? Check the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey.
This project is a series of interactive dash boards, accompanied by in-depth analyses, focusing on the 2015 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey. The survey collects health information every other year from Colorado public school students.