Nearly 200 chapters cover physical growth and development...examination and laboratory screening...sexual development...puberty...obesity...sleep disorders...adolescent dermatology and much more.
- Cover Page
- Editor in Chief: Martin M. Fisher, MD, FAAP
- Coeditors: Elizabeth M. Alderman, MD, FAAP / Richard E. Kreipe, MD, FAAP / Walter D. Rosenfeld, MD, FAAP
- Copyright 2011 American Academy of Pediatrics
- Dedication
- Foreword
- Preface
- Contributors
- Table of Contents
- Part 1: Foundations of Adolescent Health
- SECTION
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- Adolescence
- Chapter 1: History of Adolescent Medicine and Health Care
- Chapter 2: Epidemiology of Morbidities and Mortalities in Adolescents
- Chapter 3: International Adolescent Health
- SECTION 2
- Growth and Development
- Chapter 4: Normal Pubertal Physical Growth and Development
- Chapter 5: Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Changes
- Chapter 6: Adolescent Psychosocial Development and Behavior
- Chapter 7: Adolescent Sexual Development
- SECTION 3
- Approach to the Patient and Family
- Chapter 8: Medical History
- Chapter 9: Physical Examination and Laboratory Screening
- Chapter 10: The Approach to Symptoms in the Adolescent Patient
- Chapter 11: Legal and Ethical Issues in Adolescent Health Care
- Chapter 12: Adherence Issues
- SECTION 4
- Health Supervision and Preventive Care
- Chapter 13: Screening in Adolescent Health Care
- Chapter 14: Immunizations
- Chapter 15: Anticipatory Guidance
- Chapter 16: Adolescent Nutrition and Physical Activity