Promoting the Health of Adolescents: New Directions for the Twenty-first Century

Promoting the Health of Adolescents: New Directions for the Twenty-first Century
ISBN-10
0198023863
ISBN-13
9780198023869
Category
Medical
Pages
426
Language
English
Published
1993-05-20
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Authors
Susan G. Millstein, Anne C. Petersen, Elena O. Nightingale

Description

Chronic diseases and premature death can often be linked to social, environmental, and behavioral factors that are subject to modification, especially during adolescence when many habits--both good and bad--are formed. In order to effectively encourage good health-related behaviors among adolescents, health providers need an integrated understanding of the many factors involved. This volume fills that need by providing the most comprehensive, up-to-date review of the pertinent issues, including in-depth discussions on adolescent sexuality, substance abuse, the future of adolescent health promotion, and the relationship between socioeconomic status and health-related behaviors. The outstanding group of contributors represents a wide variety of disciplines and offers proven techniques and approaches that can help future adults enjoy longer, safer, more productive lives. With an emphasis on practical solutions, Promoting the Health of Adolescents will be of value to health and social scientists, health care providers, educators, and administrators who plan and implement programs for adolescent health.

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