People are beginning to realise that something must be done about teen health. England's Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson says binge drinking, smoking, drug use, unsafe sex, poor diet and low levels of physical activity must be tackled.
Here you will find Healthcare Republic news stories, features and resources relating to key issues and concerns about teenage health for practices
NEWS |
Over-45s are less aware of STI risks 10-Apr-09 Unite calls for more school nurses - 03-Apr-09 Cervical cancer rates highest in deprived areas 20-Feb-09 Children 'most concerned' about parents' smoking 19-Feb-09 Teens failing to use condoms properly 19-Jan-09 |
EDUCATION |
Nursing Innovation Practice Nursing Professional Issues How to promote good health to young people 04-May-09 |
CLINICAL |
Management of weight in adolescence 07-May-09 Diagnosing injuries from school rugby 09-Apr-09 Diagnosing facial ulcers in children - 06-Apr-09
Assessing alcohol misuse in young people 06-Apr-09 Hughes' syndrome 05-Feb-09 |
