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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Division of
Adolescent & School Health
4770 Buford Hwy. NE - Mail stop K-29
Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
Phone: 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
Email:
cdcinfo@cdc.gov
TTY: 800-232-6348 |
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During the transition from childhood to adulthood,
adolescents establish patterns of behavior and make lifestyle choices that
affect both their current and future health. Adolescents and young adults are
adversely affected by serious health and safety issues such as motor vehicle
crashes, violence, substance use, and sexual behavior. They also struggle to
adapt behaviors that could decrease their risk of developing chronic diseases in
adulthood—behaviors such as eating nutritiously, engaging in physical activity,
and choosing not to use tobacco. Environmental factors such as family, peer
group, school, and community characteristics also contribute to the challenges
that adolescents face. To have the most positive impact on adolescent health,
government agencies, community organizations, schools, and other community
members must work together in a comprehensive approach. Providing safe and
nurturing environments for our nation’s youth can ensure that adolescents will
be healthy and productive members of society.
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