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Examining State-Level Patterns in Teen Childbearing: 1991 to 2009
This 2012 research brief uses state-level data to examine declines in the teen birth rate over 19 years, from 1991 to 2009, including the uptick in 2006 and 2007.
Adolescents | Pregnancy | State Data | Trends
What Works To Prevent Or Reduce Internalizing Problems Or Socio-Emotional Difficulties in Adolescents
This 2012 paper presents lessons learned from 37 random-assignment social intervention programs for adolescents that are designed to prevent or treat internalizing problems.
The State and National Data Profiles Updated With Final Year Data For Healthy People 2010
The State and National Data Profiles allows users to assess recent progress on Healthy People 2010’s 21 Critical Health Objectives by presenting data and text highlights that correspond to the baseline (1998-99) and final (2007-09) measures.
Adolescents | Demographics | Healthy People | Mortality | Obesity | Sexual Health | State Data | Substance Use | Tools | Young Adults
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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
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Examining State-Level Patterns in Teen Childbearing: 1991 to 2009
This 2012 research brief uses state-level data to examine declines in the teen birth rate over 19 years, from 1991 to 2009, including the uptick in 2006 and 2007.
Adolescents | Pregnancy | State Data | Trends
What Works To Prevent Or Reduce Internalizing Problems Or Socio-Emotional Difficulties in Adolescents
This 2012 paper presents lessons learned from 37 random-assignment social intervention programs for adolescents that are designed to prevent or treat internalizing problems.
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
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The State and National Data Profiles Updated With Final Year Data For Healthy People 2010
The State and National Data Profiles allows users to assess recent progress on Healthy People 2010’s 21 Critical Health Objectives by presenting data and text highlights that correspond to the baseline (1998-99) and final (2007-09) measures.
Adolescents | Demographics | Healthy People | Mortality | Obesity | Sexual Health | State Data | Substance Use | Tools | Young Adults
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
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
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A Question of Hope: Reducing Latina Teen Childbearing in California
NAHIC Executive Director Claire Brindis, PhD, is featured in A Question of Hope, a film that examines childbearing among young Latina Californians.
Demographics | Disparities | Pregnancy | Web Video | Women
