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Adolescent Health Concerns 1/2

Playlists: vaccine   talking with parents   substance abuse   sexuality   obesity   menstration   ligia peralta   health   dr ligia peralta   cholesterol   


Overview:
Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood. But during that time, there are also some important health issues to consider, including vaccinations, sexuality, and STDs.

Part one of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

  • Definition of adolescent medicine
  • Health screening visit for adolescents
  • Alcohol / substance abuse
  • Dental health
  • Sexuality / talking with parents
  • Menstruation
  • Obesity - a major concern
  • Cholesterol screening
  • Insulin Resistance / Metabolic Syndrome
  • Vaccine recommendations Meningitis prevention

Guest:
Dr. Ligia Peralta, head of adolescent and young adult medicine at the University of Maryland Hospital for Children, part of the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Peralta is also an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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