| Description |
1 online resource (xxvi, 580 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Part One: Foundations and theory in adolescent health risk behavior -- Adolescents at risk: a generation in jeopardy / Richard A. Crosby, John S. Santelli, Ralph J. DiClemente -- Trend in adolescent and young adult morbidity and mortality / Frederick P. Rivara, M. Jane Park, Charles E. Irwin, Jr. -- Theories of adolescent risk taking: the biopsychosocial model / Jessica M. Sales, Charles E. Irwin, Jr. -- Resilience in adolescence / Lynne Michael Blum, Robert Wm. Blum -- Theories and models of adolescent decision making / Julie S. Downs, Baruch Fischoff -- Biological underpinnings of adolescent development / Elizabeth A. Shirtcliff -- Positive youth development: contemporary theoretical perspectives / Richard M. Lerner [and others] -- Part Two: Preventing key health risk behaviors -- Tobacco use and adolescent health / Richard R. Clayton, Crystal A. Caudill, Melissa J.H. Segress -- Understanding and preventing risks for adolescent obesity / Mary Ann Pentz -- Adolescent alcohol use / Michael Windle, Rebecca C. Windle -- Substance use among adolescents: risk, prevention, and treatment / Chisina Kapungu [and others] -- Adolescent violence: risk, resilience, and prevention / Sarah E. Kretman [and others] -- Prevention of suicidal behavior during adolescence / Anthony Spirito, Quetzalcoatl Hernandez-Cervantes -- Unintentional injuries among adolescents / David A. Sleet, Michael F. Ballesteros -- Sexually transmitted disease transmission and pregnancy among adolescents / Laura F. Salazar, John S. Santelli, Richard A. Crosby -- Interventions to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection / Douglas Kirby [and others] -- Part Three: Populations, policy, and prevention strategies -- Incarcerated and delinquent youth / Nicholas Freudenberg -- Depression and sexual risk behavior in adolescents / Lydia A. Shrier -- Connectedness in the lives of adolescents / Debra H. Bernat, Michael D. Resnick -- Family influences on adolescent health / Susan L. Davies, Richard A. Crosby, Ralph J. DiClemente -- Media exposure and adolescents' health behavior / Victor C. Strasburger, Marjorie J. Hogan -- Technological advances in modifying adolescent health risk behaviors / Natalie C. Kaiser, Jason E. Owen, Andrew J. Winzelberg -- Measuring adolescent health behaviors / Renee E. Sieving, Lydia A. Shrier -- Brief motivational interventions for adolescent health promotion in clinical settings / Mary Rojas [and others] -- Health policy approaches to reduce adolescent risk behavior and adverse health consequences / David G. Altman, Heather Champion, Erin L. Sutfin -- Legal and ethical issues in adolescent health care and research / Abigail English, John S. Santelli, Audrey Smith Rogers -- Adolescent risk behaviors and adverse health outcomes: future directions for research, practice, and policy / Ralph J. DiClemente, John S. Santelli, Richard A. Crosby |
| Summary |
This book covers the developmental and health problems unique to the adolescent period of life. It focuses on special needs and public health programs for adolescents. It offers deep insight into smoking, violence, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other problems, along with intervention and prevention strategies. "Anyone serious about improving adolescent health should read this book. It spans theoretical and developmental constructs, summaries of evidence-based interventions for adolescent risk behaviors, metrics, and policy recommendations."--S. Jean Emans, MD, chief, Division of Adolescent Med |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
| Subject |
Teenagers -- Health and hygiene.
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Health behavior in adolescence.
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Health attitudes.
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Adolescent psychology.
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Teenagers -- Medical care.
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Risk-taking (Psychology)
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Psychology, Adolescent
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Adolescent Behavior
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Adolescent Development
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Adolescent Health Services
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Risk-Taking
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Adolescent
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Attitude to Health
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MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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Teenagers -- Medical care
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Risk-taking (Psychology)
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Adolescent psychology
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Health attitudes
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Health behavior in adolescence
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Teenagers -- Health and hygiene
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
DiClemente, Ralph J.
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Santelli, John S.
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Crosby, Richard A., 1959-
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| ISBN |
9780470452776 |
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0470452773 |
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9780470452790 |
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047045279X |
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9780470452783 |
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0470452781 |
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1282113682 |
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9781282113688 |
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9786612113680 |
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6612113685 |
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