Author : Hayes Kevin Ed
Publisher : Omnigraphic, Incorporated
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0780819071
Adolescent Health Sourcebook by Hayes Kevin Ed Pdf
Adolescent Health Sourcebook, Fifth Edition offers parents and teens basic information about growth and development during adolescence and related safety issues. It discusses the importance of routine medical care, adequate nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. The well-being of adolescents during COVID-19 is also discussed. It offers facts about reproductive development and the health consequences of sexual decisions. It also describes many of the most common health problems that affect adolescents, including acne, allergies, asthma, diabetes, and infections. Emotional, social, and mental health concerns - including depression, anxiety disorders, self-injury, suicide, and addictions - are also discussed. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and a directory of resources for additional help and information.