# Back pain linked to mental health problems and risky behaviors in teenagers

**URL:** https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/back-pain-linked-to-mental-health-problems-and-risky-behaviors-in-teenagers/343
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**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 2:45am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/back-pain-linked-to-mental-health-problems-and-risky-behaviors-in-teenagers/343 "2018-10-31T02:45:16Z")
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> **[Back pain linked to mental health problems and risky behaviors in teenagers](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/09/180911083143.htm)**
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> A new study indicates that adolescents who experience back pain more frequently are also more likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and report problems like anxiety and depression.

  
A new study indicates that adolescents who experience back pain more frequently are also more likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol, and report problems like anxiety and depression.