| Description |
1 online resource (x, 201 pages). |
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data file rda |
| Series |
Adolescence and society |
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Adolescence and society.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Book Cover; Title; Contents; List of figures and tables; Foreword; Preface; General introduction; Health education; Stress and coping; Body image and eating behaviours; Sex and AIDS; Substance use: alcohol, cigarettes, and other drugs; Mental health: schizophrenia, depression, and suicide; Lifestyle, exercise, and diet; Concluding comments; References; Name index; Subject index. |
| 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. |
| Local Note |
EBSCOhost SocINDEX with Full Text |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Health behavior in adolescence.
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Teenagers -- Health and hygiene.
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Individual differences in adolescence.
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Adolescent Behavior.
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Adolescent.
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Health Behavior.
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Risk Factors.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Healthy Living.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Preventive Medicine.
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Health behavior in adolescence. (OCoLC)fst00952835
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Individual differences in adolescence. (OCoLC)fst00970311
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Teenagers -- Health and hygiene.
(OCoLC)fst01145591
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Adolescenten.
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Medische psychologie.
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Gesundheit.
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Gesundheitsverhalten.
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Heranwachsender.
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| Indexed Term |
Adolescents Health |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Heaven, Patrick C.L. (Patrick Charles Lionel). Adolescent health. London ; New York : Routledge, 1996 (DLC) 95035603 |
| ISBN |
9781134820306 (electronic book) |
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1134820305 (electronic book) |
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0415115795 (pb ; alkaline paper) |
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9780415115797 (pb ; alkaline paper) |
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0415115787 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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0203137167 |
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9780415115780 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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9780203137161 |
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9786611313067 |
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6611313060 |
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1281313068 |
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9781281313065 |
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