Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: Trends in Achieving the 21 Critical National Health Objectives by 2010
This study assessed trends in the 21 Critical National Health Objectives between 1991 and 2009, and from baseline years for which 2010 targets were established to 2009, and the extent to which targets were achieved.
Adolescents | Health Behavior | Healthy People | Monitoring | Trends | Young Adults
To Tweet, or Not to Tweet: Gender Differences and Potential Positive and Negative Health Outcomes of Adolescents’ Social Internet Use
This paper reviews recent peer-reviewed literature and national data on 1) adolescents use of online social media, 2) gender differences in online social media and 3) potential positive and negative health outcomes from adolescents’ online social media use.
Adolescents | Gender | Internet | Males | Social Networking | Young Adults
Health Care Services and the Transition to Young Adulthood: Challenges and Opportunities
This study examines the potential role of the health care system in the successful transition to young adulthood for all adolescents, with emphasis on adolescents with special health care needs (ASHCN).
Adolescents | Health Care | Policy | Special Needs | Transitions | Young Adults
The Association of BMI Status With Adolescent Preventive Screening
This recent study by NAHIC staff investigated whether providers target adolescent preventive screening on the basis of BMI status, with a focus on overweight adolescents, given recent guidelines.
Adolescents | Clinical Preventive Services | Guidelines | Health Care | Healthy Eating | Obesity
Trends in Adolescent and Young Adult Health in the United States
This article reviews health trends for adolescents and young adults, providing a single source for a national health profile. Data are presented on demographics, mortality, health-related behaviors, and healthcare access and utilization and major gender and racial/ethnic disparities are highlighted.
Adolescents | Demographics | Disparities | Health Behavior | Health Care | Monitoring | Mortality | Trends | Young Adults
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: How Does it Help Adolescents and Young Adults?
This 2010 brief, created by the Center of Adolescent Health and the Law (CAHL) and NAHIIC, reviews major provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act highlighting those of greatest significance for these young people.
Adolescents | Health Care | Health Insurance | Medicaid | Policy | Young Adults
Measuring the Positives: Review of Positive Indicators and Guidelines for their Use
In four 2004 papers, NAHIC conducted a comprehensive review and analysis of approaches to and measures of positive youth development.
Adolescents | Guidelines | Measurement | Transitions | Youth Development
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
The Mental Health of Adolescents: A National Profile
This brief aims to inform health professionals, policymakers, educators, administrators, and school-based health centers concerned with the health and well-being of adolescents.
Adolescent Health Strategic Planning Guide
This 2011 guide was designed to provide tools and practical ideas for developing and implementing an adolescent health strategic plan.
Adolescents | Policy | Programs | Recommendations | Tools
