Citation

Alderman EM, Breuner CC. Pediatrics 2019; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

Division of Adolescent Medicine, Departments of Pediatrics and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

10.1542/peds.2019-3150

PMID

31740496

Abstract

Adolescence is the transitional bridge between childhood and adulthood; it encompasses developmental milestones that are unique to this age group. Healthy cognitive, physical, sexual, and psychosocial development is both a right and a responsibility that must be guaranteed for all adolescents to successfully enter adulthood. There is consensus among national and international organizations that the unique needs of adolescents must be addressed and promoted to ensure the health of all adolescents. This policy statement outlines the special health challenges that adolescents face on their journey and transition to adulthood and provides recommendations for those who care for adolescents, their families, and the communities in which they live.

Copyright © 2019 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Language: en