Review article: Trends in Adolescent and Young Adult Health in the United States

This review presents a national health profile of adolescents and young adults (ages 10-24). The data presented include trends on demographics, mortality, health-related behaviors, and healthcare access and utilization, as well as the most significant gender and racial/ethnic disparities. Although t...

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Published in:Journal of adolescent health 2009-07, Vol.45 (1), p.8-24
Main Authors: Mulye, Tina Paul, Park, M Jane, Nelson, Chelsea D, Adams, Sally H, Irwin, Charles E, Brindis, Claire D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Demographics
Gender
Health
Health care
Health policy
Life span
Mortality
Statistics
United States
Young adults
Youth
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Summary:This review presents a national health profile of adolescents and young adults (ages 10-24). The data presented include trends on demographics, mortality, health-related behaviors, and healthcare access and utilization, as well as the most significant gender and racial/ethnic disparities. Although the data show some improvement, many concerns remain. Encouraging trends-such as decreases in rates of homicide, suicide, and some measures of reproductive health-appear to be leveling off or, in some cases, reversing (e.g., birth and gonorrhea rates). Large disparities, particularly by race/ethnicity and gender, persist in many areas. Access to quality healthcare services remains a challenge, especially during young adulthood. Policy and research recommendations to improve health during these critical periods in the lifespan are outlined. [Copyright The Society for Adolescent Medicine; published by Elsevier Inc.]
ISSN:1054-139X
DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.03.013