‘Chroming,’ caffeine intake and more: The top adolescent medicine stories of 2024
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Inhaling fumes from household objects, or “chroming,” has become increasingly popular among minors on social media platforms like TikTok, according to our most popular adolescent medicine story in 2024.
The study was conducted by a high school student, who learned that 39% of the chroming videos were created by minors.
“This figure was concerning, but not entirely surprising, as minors are a large user demographic of TikTok,” the student, Keerthi Krishna, a research assistant at Cohen Children’s Northwell Health in New York, told Healio. “Our study highlights how adolescents are vulnerable to social media trends and peers that may influence them to engage in and/or spread risky behaviors.”
Another study showed a spike in caffeine-related ED visits among young people. In another story, a pediatric cardiologist called for better regulation of energy drinks, which are often advertised and easily accessible to youth.
Here are Healio’s top stories about adolescent medicine from 2024:
'Chroming': Dangerous huffing trend gains popularity on TikTok, led by minors
Findings from the study about chroming were presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition. Read more.
Spike in related ED visits highlights ‘growing concern’ over caffeine intake among youth
Caffeine-related ED visits among youth have risen substantially over the last several years, especially in boys, new data from Epic Research showed. Read more.
Q&A: Pediatric cardiologist calls for better energy drink regulation
Highly caffeinated drinks can pose serious cardiovascular risks to children and adolescents, yet unlike soda, they are not subjected to caffeine content limits or labeling requirements in the United States. Read more.
Study: One in three adolescents experience ‘period poverty’
More than one in three adolescents experience period poverty — or difficulty accessing menstrual products — according to a study presented at the AAP National Convention & Exhibition. Read more.
Video games improved mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
Owning and playing on game consoles during the COVID-19 pandemic improved mental health among Japanese children and adults, according to study findings. Read more.
1 in 5 youths meet daily physical activity guidelines
Only one in five youths aged 6 to 17 years is meeting national physical activity recommendations, and that number has not increased in the last decade, according to the Physical Activity Alliance’s 2024 United States Report Card. Read more.
Q&A: ‘No reason’ buprenorphine should not be offered in pediatric EDs
A recently published case report summarized the successful initiation of buprenorphine treatment in two adolescents who presented to a pediatric ED with opioid withdrawal. Read more.
Youth e-cigarette use hits 10-year low in US
E-cigarette use among middle and high school students in the United States dipped below 6% this year — the lowest level in a decade, according to federal data. Read more.
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