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Adolescent Health Promotion Strategies by Zyko is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This chapter discusses adolescent health promotion and disease prevention. It describes adolescence as a period of transition between childhood and adulthood involving increased autonomy and identity formation. During this time, some risky behaviors can have devastating health consequences but may also support healthy development. The chapter reviews factors influencing adolescent vulnerability, common risky behaviors, models to explain these behaviors, and interventions to promote health and prevent diseas

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Zyko

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EN