Trends in Adolescent and Young Adult Health in the United States

Abstract 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. A...

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Published in:Journal of adolescent health 2009-07, Vol.45 (1), p.8-24
Main Authors: Mulye, Tina Paul, M.P.H, Park, M. Jane, M.P.H, Nelson, Chelsea D., B.A, Adams, Sally H., Ph.D, Irwin, Charles E., M.D, Brindis, Claire D., Dr.PH
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescence
Adolescent
Adult
Adult and adolescent clinical studies
Biological and medical sciences
Demographics
Demography
Female
Health Services - utilization
Health Services Accessibility
Health Status Disparities
Healthcare access and utilization
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous
Mortality
Pediatrics
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychopathology. Psychiatry
Risk-Taking
Risky behavior
United States - epidemiology
Young Adult
Young adulthood
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Summary:Abstract 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.
ISSN:1054-139X
1879-1972
DOI:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.03.013