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Title: Risk Factors and Their Effect on Young Adolescents' Health and Well-Being
Language: English
Authors: Steven B. Mertens, Micki M. Caskey
Source: Middle Grades Review. 2024 10(2).
Availability: University of Vermont - Middle Grades Review. Waterman Hall, Burlington, VT 05405. Web site: http://scholarworks.uvm.edu/mgreview
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 26
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Middle School Students, Risk Assessment, At Risk Persons, Mental Health, Homeless People, Bullying, Substance Abuse, Suicide, Adolescent Development, Physical Development, Cognitive Development, Social Development, Emotional Development, Gender Identity, Self Control, Nutrition, Comprehensive School Health Education, Well Being
ISSN: 2379-4690
Abstract: Young adolescents undergo rapid physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and sexual development, including puberty, sexual awareness, gender identity, physiological brain and cognitive growth, complex emotions, and impulse control. Tragically, thousands of adolescents die daily from mostly preventable causes such as violence, sexual health problems including HIV, communicable and noncommunicable diseases, poor nutrition, substance use, and suicide. Many more endure ill health due to these causes. In this article, we describe the risk factors related to bullying, homelessness, mental health, nutrition, sexual health, and substance use disrupting young adolescents' overall health and well-being. We report the prevalence of these risk factors in the United States and internationally, noting the myriad effects of each factor. We also identify intervention and prevention actions that countries, communities, school districts, schools, and individuals can take to reduce or forestall these risk factors for young adolescents. Lastly, we discuss comprehensive school health education/programs and articulate the principal issues that society needs to address to improve the health and well-being of young adolescents.
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