It would be great to see our black youth, as well as other minority youth, do a better job of taking care of themselves. Our state of South Carolina ranks near the bottom of the 50 states on many health indicators. Let me be straight up – too many of our youth are involved in too much violent behavior, too many are not graduating from high school, and too many live a life style that contributes to poor health. To begin to change the health of our state, we must encourage our youth to improve their health.

To our young folks, did you know that many of your peers will die early, never become parents, or will never realize a life goal because of poor health? So, stay in school and hang with folks who have the same goals and aspirations that you have. Talk to someone - your parents might be a good place to start. Remember we need you, "'cause y'all are our future". I am Dr. Thaddeus John Bell -- closing the gap in healthcare.

Bell Update Chapter 2 Volume 16
Copyright April 2007

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