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Fewer Icelandic Teenagers Watch Porn
Results of a survey conducted by the University of Iceland’s Educational Science Institution for the Media Commission indicate decreased porn consumption among Icelandic teenagers. Published under the larger analytic report dubbed “Children and Internet Media” on July 2, one chapter focuses on…
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LGBTQ+ Teens Face Daily Harassment
A group of LGBTQ+ teenagers in Reykjavik face daily harassment, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]Are you going to Iceland in the near future? Check out all the trips you can order from us! We handpick tours from local companies that we recommend and trust…
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UPDATE – Police Locate Man Who Sold Morphine-Laced Sweets To Teenager
A man who sold a teenager sweets containing morphine and cannabis has been located by Suðurnes police, Morgunblaðið reports. Two teenage girls, aged 13 and 14, fell unconscious and were hospitalised after eating gummy bears containing morphine and cannabis over the weekend.…
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Sweets Laced With Cannabis And Morphine Hospitalise Two Teenage Girls
Two Suðurnes teenagers were hospitalised after consuming sweets containing morphine and cannabis over the weekend. The girls aged 13 and 14 lost consciousness after eating the gummies given to them by an older boy, according to local police. Both teenagers have now…
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Teenage Abortions In Iceland Steadily Decreasing
The number of abortions carried out by young women between the ages of 15 and 19 years old in Iceland has been steadily decreasing over the past few years, says a new report from the Directorate of Health. In 2017, a total…
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Too Much, Girl: Iceland Has Seen An 87.5% Rise In Number Of Teen Girls On Antidepressants Since 2012
Icelandic teenage girls are taking antidepressants in ever-increasing numbers. Since 2012, the number of girls aged 15-19 who have been prescribed antidepressants has rocketed up by 85.7% and the dosage strength has increased by 120%. While there has been a general increase…
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Icelandic Kids 2nd Heaviest In Europe
Icelanders love fast food. In fact, last year we reported that those aged 16-25 eat it every other day. It should, therefore, come as no surprise that Icelandic kids are the 2nd heaviest in Europe, according to new figures published by the…
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Icelandic Kids: Smoking Less, Hanging Out With Their Parents More
Icelandic kids are spending less time getting high and more time with their parents than they were just a few years ago, according to the results of the Social Index poll of the Ministry of Welfare. The poll reached out to kids…
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“Don’t Be A Douchebag!”
Icelanders are outstanding in many fields. For instance, we proudly hold the record for youngest median age of starting sexual activity (pdf), the highest rate of Chlamydia infections, and the greatest daily internet usage of any European country. In line with these dubious achievements,…
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Icelandic Teens Think Virginity Is Dated
The concept of virginity is a dated one according to Icelandic teenagers, reports RÚV. That was the verdict after a discussion that took place during an annual youth festival held by Samfés, a national non-governmental youth organisation. “They just think it’s a dated concept…