Adolescent health medicine focuses on the physical, mental, emotional, and social health of individuals during adolescence, a critical period of growth and development. Key health issues include nutrition, mental health disorders, substance use, sexual and reproductive health, injuries, and risk-taking behaviors. Adolescents face unique challenges related to identity, peer influence, academic stress, and social pressures. Adolescent health medicine emphasizes preventive care, early intervention, counseling, and health education. Providing youth-friendly healthcare services and supportive environments is essential for addressing adolescent health needs. Public health approaches aim to empower adolescents with knowledge and skills to make healthy decisions, supporting a smooth transition into healthy and productive adulthood.
Title : Artificial radionuclides and evolutionary mismatch: Vulnerability of the colon, pancreas, diabetes, and arteries
Sebastiano Venturi, Department of Public Health of Rimini, Italy
Title : Specific strategies over the life course for early identification, prevention, treatment, and long-term support
Christopher Ashton, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Population health, public health and the social determinants of health: The state of the science
Adele Ann Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Title : The nutritional management of healthy menu plans
Iuliana Vintila, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania
Title : Healthcare system profiles and pandemic outcomes: A cross-country multi-dimensional scaling analysis of Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany
Giuseppe Orlando, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Title : Change your genes – change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, USCF School of Medicine, United States