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April 1-7, 2019 marked Global Teen Health Week.  The UAB Division of Adolescent Medicine hosted a series of events throughout Birmingham based on the following themes:

Monday:              Gender & Sexuality

Tuesday:             Physical activity

Wednesday:       Preventive care

Thursday:           Violence

Friday:                 Substance use/Mental health

Saturday:            Educational attainment

Activities included school talks, cooking demonstrations, walking challenges, and a forum on community violence conducted in partnership with the Birmingham Mayor’s Office of Peace and Policy, Birmingham Police Department and area schools.  Over 500 youth participated in activities during #TeenHealthWeekBHM2019.