Common diseases in adolescence

Author: Peng Yongmei
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The book "Common Diseases in Adolescence" addresses the abrupt physical and psychological changes during the growth and development of adolescents. It explores various medical and psychosocial issues such as adolescent medical consultation methods, normal puberty and precocious puberty, adolescent nutrition and obesity, nervosa and bulimia, sleep fatigue, anxiety, depression and suicide, learning and behavioral problems, sexual and reproductive health, sexual development and reproductive system abnormalities, pregnancy and contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases. Written in a clear, concise, yet accessible manner, the book explains and discusses the various health concerns of adolescents in a question-and-answer format. The target readers include pre-adolescent children and their parents, adolescents and their parents, healthcare service providers, school teachers, social workers, and individuals interested in adolescent health issues.