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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Main Author: Heaven, Patrick C. L. (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge 1996.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Adolescence and society.
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Summary: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
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (214 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781861682710
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