Adolescent Health and Well-Being - 9781138340428

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Adolescent Health and Well-BeingMeeting Challenges Old and New\nAuthor(s): Melissa Kang, Imelda Coyne, Nicola J Gray\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138340428, 978-1138340428\nSynopsis\nThis important book explores adolescent health and well-being through an ecological and developmental lens, drawing on international comparative studies and data sources to provide valuable contextual insights.\n\nRecognising that children and adolescents are not a homogenous group, this book highlights the importance of age distinctions in shaping health needs, risks, and protective behaviours. Adolescent development, the epidemiology and social determinants of adolescent health, health literacy and health promotion are foundational themes woven throughout the chapters. It explores how gender influences both health behaviors and outcomes, emphasising the need for a nuanced understanding of adolescent well-being. By presenting d.