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Emerging Issues: Sleep and Hearing Information Briefs

These information briefs give an overview of the causes of each issue, followed by information on evidence-based programs addressing the issues. They also provide other...

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Adolescent and Young Adult Health in San Francisco: Opportunities for Change

The Adolescent Health Working Group, based in San Francisco, held its 11th Annual Teen/Young Adult Provider Gathering. This year’s training focused on Increasing Patient-Centered Care for...

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Type: Information NAHIC

Adolescent Health Highlight: Chronic Conditions

This report by NAHIC and Child Trends starts off by describing the prevalence of different chronic conditions in the adolescent population including allergies, obesity, ADHD,...

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Adolescent Health Highlight: Physical Development and Daily Health Habits

This report by NAHIC and Child Trends discusses the importance of nurturing healthy habits during adolescence to support physical growth. It discusses the effects of...

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Type: Information NAHIC

A Research-Based Case for Adolescent Health Care Services

This report by NAHIC and Child Trends presents a research-based case for why adolescents need health care services. The report presents recommendations from leading medical...

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Type: Information NAHIC

Tracking Adolescent Health Policy: An Annotated List, 2008 Update

This 2008 brief provides an annotated list of organizations and agencies that monitor trends in state and federal policies related to the 21 Critical Health...

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Type: Information NAHIC

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.

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Type: Information NAHIC

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.

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Type: Information NAHIC

Health Futures of Youth II: Pathways to Adolescent Health, Executive Summary and Overview

This 2002 overview summarizes adolescent health issues as presented at the meeting, Health Futures of Youth II.

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