Adolescent Health: Understanding and Preventing Risk Behaviors

by Ralph J. DiClemente

Book Overview

This book covers the developmental and health problems unique to the adolescent period of life. It focuses on special needs and public health programs for adolescents. It offers deep insight into smoking, violence, teen pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and other problems, along with intervention and prevention strategies.

Anyone serious about improving adolescent health should read this book. It spans theoretical and developmental constructs, summaries of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470176768
• ISBN13: 9780470176764
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.2" x 9.2"