Promoting the health of adolescents new directions for the twenty-first century

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Millstein, Susan G., 1950- (-), Petersen, Anne C., Nightingale, Elena O.
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Oxford University Press 1993.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Oxford scholarship online.
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Sumario: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 promo
Notas:Previously issued in print: 1993.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (418 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197736579
9781280441752
9780198023869
9786610441754
9781423736868
9780195357905
9781601299987