Record #:

2161

Author(s):

Surles, Kathryn B.

Abstract:

Some areas of adolescent (ages 10-19) health, such as infant mortality and motor vehicle mortality, have improved in the state; however, the rates of adolescent pregnancy, unmarried childbearing, sexually transmitted disease, and suicide continue to rise.

Source:

CHES Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 89, Jan 1995, p1-66, il, bibl

Subject(s):

Teenage pregnancy; Teenagers--Mortality; Teenagers--Diseases; Teenagers-Suicidal behavior