| Description |
viii, 248 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Wiley series in understanding adolescence |
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Wiley series in understanding adolescence.
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| Contents |
Understanding adolescent health / John Coleman, Leo B. Hendry and Marion Kloep -- Young people : physical health, exercise and recreation / Ruth Lowry, John Kremer and Karen Trew -- Emotional health and well-being / John Coleman -- Eating disorders, dieting and body image / Susan Faulkner -- Sexual health / Lester Coleman -- Substance use in adolescence / Rutger C.M.E. Engels and Regina van den Eijnden -- Getting it right in health services for young people / Aidan Macfarlane and Ann McPherson -- Being different : adolescents, chronic illness and disability / Peter J. Helms -- Transitions for young people with complex health needs / Janet McDonagh -- Health promotion and health education / Donna Mackinnon -- Conclusion / John Coleman, Leo B. Hendry and Marion Kloep |
| Summary |
"Following the surge in health initiatives focusing on young people in the last decade, this book provides thought-provoking content and a range of teaching and learning aids, to form the most up-to-date textbook for trainee health professionals and others working with adolescents."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [215]-230) and index |
| Subject |
Adolescent medicine.
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Health behavior in adolescence.
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Teenagers -- Health and hygiene.
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Adolescent Medicine.
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Adolescent Behavior.
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Adolescent.
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Attitude to Health.
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Health Promotion.
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| Author |
Coleman, John C. (John Christopher), 1940-
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Hendry, Leo B.
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Kloep, Marion, 1955-
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| LC no. |
2006100394 |
| ISBN |
0470092068 (hb : alk. paper) |
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0470092076 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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9780470092064 (hb : alk. paper) |
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9780470092071 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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