期刊
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
卷 45, 期 1, 页码 8-24出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.03.013
关键词
Adolescence; Young adulthood; Mortality; Risky behavior; Demographics; Healthcare access and utilization
资金
- Maternal and Child Health Bureau
- Health Resources and Services Administration
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [U45MC 00002, U45MC 00023]
This review presents a national health profile of adolescents and young adults (ages 10-24). The data presented include trends on demographics, mortality, health-related behaviors, and healthcare access and utilization, as well as the most significant gender and racial/ethnic disparities. Although the data show some improvement, many concerns remain. Encouraging trends-such as decreases in rates of homicide, suicide, and some measures of reproductive health-appear to be leveling off or, in some cases, reversing (e.g., birth and gonorrhea rates). Large disparities, particularly by race/ethnicity and gender, persist in many areas. Access to quality healthcare services remains a challenge, especially during young adulthood. Policy and research recommendations to improve health during these critical periods in the lifespan are outlined. (c) 2009 Society for Adolescent Medicine. All rights reserved.
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