Abstract
This paper presents a broad picture of the health of adolescents in Europe through the synthesizing of available surveys. Most adolescents perceive themselves to be in good health, but about 10% have chronic illnesses. Chronic illness, mortality, and morbidity will be reviewed and discussed. The data provide some warning signs. Excess morbidity from alcohol and tobacco, if not in adolescence then certainly in adulthood, can be anticipated throughout Europe. In addition, emerging data from Eastern Europe indicate long-term problems concerning smoking, alcohol usage, unprotected intercourse, and teenage pregnancy.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 91-99 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Adolescence
- Epidemiology
- Health behaviors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Surís, J. C., & Blum, R. W. (2001). Adolescent health in Europe: An overview. International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health, 13(2), 91-99.