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Early And Current Educational Information Is Key In Preventing Smoking In Massachusetts Youth, Shawn Sanford
Early And Current Educational Information Is Key In Preventing Smoking In Massachusetts Youth, Shawn Sanford
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Among adult smokers, 88% started smoking before the age of 18. This challenge is complicated by the effective advertising efforts of the tobacco industry, which have been shown to cause the onset of smoking in adolescents. Franklin County, MA has not been immune to this problem, as 42% of 12th graders reported trying a cigarette and 51% of 12th graders reported trying electronic vapor products. This project focused on the need for early and current tobacco prevention information to keep up with the promotional campaigns of the tobacco industry. Reaching youth with fresh information before their first puff …
Fluoride And Dental Health: Franklin County, Massachusetts, Ava Bakhtyari
Fluoride And Dental Health: Franklin County, Massachusetts, Ava Bakhtyari
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This project was designed to identify the unique dental needs specific to Franklin County, MA and to identify potential preventative measures. It focused on dental hygiene and the importance of fluoride in supporting strong and healthy teeth, as the majority of Franklin County, MA does not have fluoride in public drinking waters. The specific intervention consisted of distributing educational flyers to patients and providers on the importance of fluoride-products. The project was designed to increase the awareness and use of in-office fluoride varnish treatments.