Adolescent health the role of individual differences
Adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet exciting phases in life. Increased autonomy brings with it new health risks ranging from drugs and sexually transmitted disease, to eating disorders and suicidal depression. Even though todays teenagers are more concerned with and educated about their hea...
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Formato: | Libro electrónico |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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London ; New York :
Routledge
1996.
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Edición: | 1st ed |
Colección: | Adolescence and society.
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798034406719 |
Sumario: | Adolescence is one of the most turbulent yet exciting phases in life. Increased autonomy brings with it new health risks ranging from drugs and sexually transmitted disease, to eating disorders and suicidal depression. Even though todays teenagers are more concerned with and educated about their health than any previous generation, they still engage in risky behaviour.Adolescent Health explores how individual differences contribute to health and illness across a wide range of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds. Patrick Heaven blends the latest research findings from a r |
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Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (214 p.) |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781861682710 9781134820290 9780203137161 9786611313067 9781281313065 9781134820306 |