This chapter, written by two faculty members, focuses on the health status and clinical interventions of adolescents and young adults.
Ozer, E.M., & Irwin, C,E., Jr. (2009). Adolescent and young adult health: From basic health status to clinical interventions. In: Lerner RM, Steinberg L, eds. Handbook of Adolescent Psychology, 3rd ed. John Wiley & Sons: New Jersey.
TOPIC(S)
Adolescents, Clinical Preventive Services, Health Behavior, Health Care, Young Adults
DATE POSTED
February 11, 2009
AUTHOR(S)
Elizabeth M. Ozer, Charles E. Irwin, Jr
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