Adolescent health / editor Justin Healey - Rozelle, N.S.W. : The Spinney Press, c2002 - 44 p. : ill. ; 30 cm. - Issues in society ; v. 160 .

Ch. 1. Adolescent health - an overview. Adolescent health. Young people. Australia's young people: their health and wellbeing. Breaking through the 'dunno' factor of youth health. Choosing your doctor. Children need a lifeline. Family role first in health card debate. - Ch. 2. Issues in adolescent health. - Substance use by young people. Young people and drug use. Alcohol and adolescence. Sexual behaviour of young people. Sexuality in young people: the importance of social health. Guidelines for safer sex. Gay and lesbian youth more at risk from poor health. Sex, clothes and hormones. The body not-so-beautiful - how to cope. Body image and being active. Why exercise? Eating well and feeling good. Healthy eating. Young people and injury. Some interesting facts about youth injury. Road fatalities and injuries in young people. What is mental health? Depression in young people. Ways of coping with problems and worries. Suicide. What is killing Australia's youth? - Glossary. - Facts and figures. - Index. - Further resources.

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Health behavior in adolescence--Australia.
Teenagers--Health and hygiene.
Teenagers--Medical care--Australia.

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