TY - JOUR PY - 1999// TI - The psychological basis of health promotion for adolescents JO - Adolescent medicine A1 - DiClemente, Ralph J. SP - 13 EP - 22, v VL - 10 IS - 1 N2 - Temporal trends in adolescent morbidity and mortality and the psychological factors that underlie adolescents' risk-taking behavior are reviewed in this chapter. Theoretical models useful for understanding risk-taking behavior and developing effective preventive interventions are described. Finally, intervention strategies, both on individual and community level, are identified that may enhance adolescent health promotion efforts.
Language: en
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