21 Critical Health Objectives for Adolescents and Young Adults
Of the 107 Healthy People 2010 Objectives that pertain to adolescents and young adults, 21 objectives were identified as “critical” by a national expert consensus panel.
Young People’s Health Care: A National Imperative
This 2006 paper is intended to inform policymakers, health professionals, health insurance purchasers, beneficiaries, young adults and their families about the health status and coverage issues young adults face as they strive to reach self-sufficiency.
Adolescents | Health Care | Health Insurance | Policy | Recommendations | Young Adults
Health Care for Adolescents and Young Adults Leaving Foster Care
This 2006 issue brief describes the young people who are aging out of foster care, their health status, and the barriers they face when leaving foster care.
Health Care | Health Insurance | Medicaid | Special Populations | Transitions
The Family Environment & Adolescent Well-Being: Exposure to Positive & Negative Family Influences
In adolescence, the influence of friends and peers take on greater importance, but research demonstrates the continued significance of parents in shaping the behaviors and choices of teens as they face the challenges of growing up. This brief provides data on the influences of parents on their adolescents, addressing issues such as parental monitoring and
Adolescents | Demographics | Disparities | Families | Health Behavior
Non-Federal Adolescent Health Resources
This document provides an annotated list of nearly 250 adolescent health resources available from non-federal organizations.
Adolescents | Health Care | Programs | Tools | Young Adults
A Health Profile of Adolescent and Young Adult Males
This brief highlights priority health issues for adolescent & young adult males and identifies key gender & racial/ethnic disparities.
Adolescents | Health Behavior | Health Care | Males | Mortality | Young Adults
Towards Meeting the Needs of Adolescents
In this 2004 report, we reviewed the existing “state of the state” information on selected adolescent health programs supported by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in seven content areas (health and well-being, fitness, family and peer relationships, school environment, smoking, alcohol and violence).
Using Data Brief
This 2004 brief provides an overview on how to use data to shape health programs for youth.
Best Practices Brief
This 2004 brief provides an overview of Best Practices and a comprehensive listing of resources available in adolescent health.
Improving the Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Guide for States and Communities
Improving the Health of Adolescents & Young Adults: A Guide for States and Communities is a companion to Healthy People 2010. The document helps communities and individuals translate the Healthy People 2010 objectives that are key to adolescent health and safety into a vision for improving adolescent health and well-being.
Adolescents | Best Practices | Guidelines | National Initiative | Recommendations | Tools | Young Adults