Mixed Race & Multiracial Teens at Higher Health & Behavior Risk vs. Single-Race Peers
A new study finds that adolescents who identify as multiracial face greater health and behavior risks compared to peers who identify with one race. Key findings show mixed-race youth have higher rates of health issues, substance use, suicidal thoughts, sexual activity, and school discipline problems. Researchers analyzed self-reported race data from over 80,000 7th-12th graders …
