This “classic” series provides foundational knowledge, historical background and practical suggestions to guide incorporation of positive measures into adolescent health assessments. NAHIC conducted a comprehensive analysis of positive youth development approaches and measures, leading to the three papers, based on work supported by the W.T. Grant Foundation. The first paper, Developing a Conceptual Model to Select Indicators for the Assessment…
This article assesses the relationship between income and a broad set of health status, access, and utilization indicators. The authors used the most current nationally representative data available, including new variables, not previously available, in domains including mental health status and dental health services. These new data permit a more comprehensive assessment of income’s relationship to health status and access…
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 monograph describes the environment in which children live and presents diverse measures of wellbeing, as well as traditional measures of health. Topics addressed include demographic characteristics, school environment, health care access and utilization, dental health, mental health, obesity and victimization. The document aims to inform professionals, program directors and policymakers concerned with the health and well-being of the middle…
This article was part of supplement based on the 1998 Health Futures II meeting that created a comprehensive set of recommendations for adolescent health. This article reviews the historical trends and current status of the health of America’s adolescents. An abstract of the article is available here: Irwin, C. E., Jr., Burg, S. J., & Cart, C. U. (2002). America’s…