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You are interested in learning about substance abuse trends among American teens; what data source would best fit your interest?


Definitions:

Sensor

A device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it, often used in various technological and scientific applications.

Sphygmomanometer

A medical device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow and a manometer to measure the pressure.

Systolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood; the higher number in a blood pressure reading.

Cuff

A band or folded part of a garment at the end of a sleeve or pant leg, which can also refer to devices used in medical settings to measure blood pressure.

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