Report: Mass. students smoking less, texting more

Published June 8, 2012 8:04pm ET



BOSTON (AP) — Nearly a quarter of high school boys in Massachusetts experienced symptoms of a sports-related traumatic brain injury in the past year while more than six in ten high school seniors who drive admitted texting behind the wheel, according to reports released Friday on youth health behavior.

The reports looked at a range of activities, including smoking, drinking, nutrition and sexual activity.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.