@article{ref1,
title="Trends in adolescent and young adult health in the United States",
journal="Journal of Adolescent Health",
year="2009",
author="Mulye, Tina Paul and Park, Min Jung and Nelson, Chelsea D. and Adams, Sally H. and Irwin, C. E. and Brindis, Claire D.",
volume="45",
number="1",
pages="8-24",
abstract="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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1054-139X",
doi="10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.03.013",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.03.013"
}