Adolescence: Preparing for Lifelong Health and Wellness

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Adolescence: Preparing for Lifelong Health and Wellness now “On Demand”

Adolescence is a critical stage of development during which profound physical, intellectual, emotional, and psychological changes occur. During this transition from childhood to adulthood, adolescents make lifestyle choices and establish behaviors that affect both their current and future health. Adolescence is a relatively healthy period of life. However, serious health and safety issues such as motor vehicle crashes, violence, substance use, and risky sexual behaviors can adversely affect adolescents and young adults. 

Learn about adolescent health, specifically how families, community organizations, schools, and government agencies can work together to encourage adolescents to avoid risk and adopt health-promoting behaviors.