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News Release 05-049
Bullying a Common Problem for Middle-School Students
Behavior affects health and academic performance
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Harassment at school interferes with learning. Bullied students often report physical symptoms such as headaches and stomachaches and have increased rates of absenteeism from school.
Credit: Nicolle Rager, National Science Foundation