In Western World the leading causes of mortality continue to be accidents, homicide, suicide, sexually transmitted infections, eating disorders and teen pregnancy. This book addresses these issues by having discussions on various aspects of adolescent beha
In Western World the leading causes of mortality continue to be accidents, homicide, suicide, sexually transmitted infections, eating disorders and te...
A mantra has developed in the late 20th century and early 21st century that has an underlying bias again overweight and obese individuals, who are blamed for their -disease- and told by society to lose weight or suffer the consequences. Art was used from 22,000 BC through the 19th century to glorify obesity, while art of the current era vilifies or mocks obesity. Considerable discrimination awaits the obese child, adolescent, or adult in current society, whether in the form of bullying in school, limited social life, or job refusal. Concern over obesity leads many youth to unhealthy diet...
A mantra has developed in the late 20th century and early 21st century that has an underlying bias again overweight and obese individuals, who are bla...
Hatim A Omar, Donald E Greydanus, MD, Artemis K Tsitsika, Dilip R Patel, Joav Merrick, MD, MMedSci, DMSc
The book is written for practitioners by specialists, who are passionate about improving the future for our children and adolescents. Adolescent sexuality and gynecologic care of young patients are topics, which make most clinicians uncomfortable. This is due to a lack of knowledge and training in many circumstances. Assumptions based upon knowledge of adult gynecology alone may be hazardous for pediatric and adolescent patients. These children and young women often do not have access to specialists who are able and willing to care for their gynecologic issues at an appropriate level. The...
The book is written for practitioners by specialists, who are passionate about improving the future for our children and adolescents. Adolescent sexua...
