Adolescence and young adulthood are unique developmental periods that present
opportunities and challenges for improving health. Health at this age can affect health …

PURPOSE: To determine historical trends and current status of the health of America's youth
METHODS: A thorough literature review was conducted to establish the best sources for …

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 …

The health issues of young adulthood have received relatively little attention compared with
those of adolescence, although the critical issues in young adulthood parallel those of …

The article discusses about young adult health and well being. Young adulthood is a unique
and critical period of development during which unmet health needs and disparities in …

Contrary to popular perception, young adults—ages approximately 18–26 years—are
surprisingly unhealthy. They are less healthy than adolescents, and they also show a worse …

Introduction: Adolescent Health in the United States 2007 describes the health of population
10-19 years of age. Because the transition to adulthood often continues through ages 20-24 …

On a broad range of indicators pertaining to risk taking and access to care, young adults fare
worse than younger adolescents or older adults. Vulnerable groups, such as those facing …

The recent literature on the determinants of adolescent health is reviewed. Four definitions
of adolescent health are presented: successful transition to adulthood, successful coping …

Many adolescent health problems are linked with educational performance, family
relationships, poverty, and the general lifestyles that adolescents experience in their …