This article reviews the overall health of adolescent males and discusses the issues we should focus on to improve male health. It is the second in a series of four adolescent male health columns authored by Jane Park and David Breland for the American Journal of Men’s Health. The article is available here: Park, M. J., & Breland, D. J.…
This was the presidential address at the SAM 2003 meeting focusing on the future of adolescent health. NAHIC Director Dr. Irwin reviews the history of the adolescent health field, presents a case for a positive view of adolescence, and makes recommendations for future research, policy and workforce training. Irwin C. E., Jr. (2003). Presidential Address: Adolescent health at the crossroads:…
This classic document from 2001 defines clinical preventive services for adolescents, presents professional recommendations, and examines the rationale for providing a comprehensive set of clinical preventive services to teens. It explores barriers to the delivery of this care, as well as promising strategies for reducing these barriers, and looks at the extent to which this care is now being delivered.…
This tool serves as a checklist for professionals to plan and evaluate health care components for adolescents. Originally developed in 1998, in response to the expansion in managed care settings, the checklist includes features still important for creating youth-friendly health care services. The tool was developed as the result of a collaborative project conducted the San Francisco Department of Public…
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