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The West Virginia Department of Education Announces 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Awards

https://wvde.us/the-west-virginia-department-of-education-announces-21st-century-community-learning-centers-grant-awards/


West Virginia Department of Human Services Completes First In-Depth Homelessness Study

https://dhhr.wv.gov/News/2024/Pages/West-Virginia-Department-of-Human-Services-Completes-First-In-Depth-Homelessness-Study.aspx#:~:text=The%20West%20Virginia%20Department%20of,experiencing%20homelessness%20in%20West%20Virginia

Research

New study finds stark differences in dementia diagnosis rates across US

Depending on where in the United States a person lives, they may be more or less likely to receive a timely dementia diagnosis. Image credit: ZOA PHOTO/Stocksy.

  • Diagnoses and treatment of dementia vary widely across the United States, according to a new study.
  • In addition to geographic inequities, certain populations tend to be underdiagnosed, including Black and Hispanic individuals, and people aged 66-74.
  • The problem is likely the result of a combination of complex overlapping factors.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/new-study-finds-stark-differences-in-dementia-diagnosis-rates-across-us

Also refer to: Your ZIP code may determine your dementia diagnosis, study finds / https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/26/health/dementia-zip-code-wellness/index.html

Understanding the sudden rise of type 2 diabetes in children

The metabolic disorder was long known as a disease of adulthood. Now, it’s spiking in kids and teens, with worrisome consequences.

https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/health-disease/2024/type-2-diabetes-children

The Top 50 employers for high school graduates

https://www.americanopportunityindex.org/insights/3?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter

 

Frequent Childhood Relocations Linked to Higher Depression Rates in Later Life

When a child moves, they’re not just leaving behind a house; they’re leaving behind a whole ecosystem of social connections.

https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/frequent-childhood-relocations-linked-to-higher-depression-rates-in-later-life/?mc_cid=9f341070bc&mc_eid=172bbf9c77#google_vignette

Should you get a PhD?

https://medium.com/@jpolak/should-you-get-a-phd-4806663cf380

 

West Virginia ranks among top states for teen tobacco use, ranks #1 for e-cigarette usage

https://www.wtrf.com/west-virginia/west-virginia-ranks-among-top-states-for-teen-tobacco-use-ranks-1-for-e-cigarette-usage/