Adolescent Health Report 2009

Adolescence is a critical time when development sets the course for either a healthy or unhealthy adulthood.  While reproductive health tends to be the focus during this period, there is important physical and behavioral development that influences their health for years to come.  Adolescence is also a time of vulnerability when teens are dependent on their parents and the environment they live in impacts their overall health and future health.  This report provides insight about California adolescents, and the impact policy decisions about resources, schools, community development and public safety have on the next generation.

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Adolescent Health Report 2009 (PDF, 11.8MB)

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Office of Women’s Health
Attn: Adria Wells
1501 Capitol Ave., MS 0027
P. O. Box 997413
Sacramento, CA  95899-7413                                       
(916) 440-7626
OWHmail@dhcs.ca.gov
California Relay  711/1-800-735-2929                                           

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