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Number FS031
The Internet, including web sites, e-mail, chat rooms, social networking web sites, and instant messaging, is increasingly part of young people’s lives. Risks of Internet use by adolescents are an in...
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Number FS016
What is a menstrual period? Vaginal bleeding that occurs in adolescent girls and
women as a result of hormonal changes. It usually happens in a predictable pattern, once a month, and is a sign you a...
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Number FS015
What causes menstrual cramps? When most girls begin their menstrual cycles, muscle
cramps in the uterus are caused by contractions that lead to discomfort and pain. The body produces a chemical call...
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Number FS032
How can the media have an impact on a teenager’s body image? Media play a large, and often negative, role in shaping young women’s ideas about how they should look,
including television and music (r...
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Number FS012
What are the risks of using the Internet? All kinds of material are on the web. You may come across material that is inappropriate and disturbing,
including sexual, violent, drug-promoting, or other...
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Number FS007
Why is auto safety an issue for teenagers? Motor vehicle accidents (car crashes) are the number one cause of death among young people aged 16–20 years Motor vehicle accidents are a significant cause ...
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We care about her health. Girls should first visit a gynecologist for health promotion, education, and prevention when they are 13–15 years old. Most girls do not need a pelvic examination at this ti...
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Number FS029
What is depression? Depression is a set of feelings of sadness,
loss of pleasure, helplessness, and
hopelessness that persist over time,
for at least 2 weeks. Depression can be
associated with al...
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Number FS001
What is acne? Acne occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil; Bacteria become trapped in the pore and irritate the skin and hair follicle; The irritation around the plugged pore and h...
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Number FS002
What is rape or sexual assault? Any genital, oral, or anal penetration without consent (permission) is rape. Rape is a crime. Nothing a person does justifies being raped. Inappropriate touching also ...
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January 2009
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