The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking

The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 144
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ISBN-10 : 9780309158527
ISBN-13 : 0309158524
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Book Synopsis The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking by : National Research Council

Download or read book The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adolescence is a time when youth make decisions, both good and bad, that have consequences for the rest of their lives. Some of these decisions put them at risk of lifelong health problems, injury, or death. The Institute of Medicine held three public workshops between 2008 and 2009 to provide a venue for researchers, health care providers, and community leaders to discuss strategies to improve adolescent health.


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