Tanner Staging

Staging Pubic Hair Development Pubic Hair Stage 1 Prepubertal. The vellus over the pubis is no further developed than that over the abdominal wall, ie, no pubic hair

Talking With Teens

What teens say they want from a health care provider: Confidentiality, education, communication, honesty, same provider at all visits, discussion of sexually transmitted diseases and birth control

Tobacco Use - A Fact Sheet for Parents

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What should you know about tobacco use? Tobacco use includes smoking cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Tobacco use also includes chewing tobacco and using snuff (“smokeless tobacco”) and water pipe smoki...

Weight - for - Age Percentiles - Girls Aged 2 - 20 Years

Developed by the National Center for Health Statistics in collaboration with the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (2000).

Tool Kit for Teen Care - Second Edition

The Tool Kit for Teen Care, Second Edition, was developed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Adolescent Health Care. Past and present committee members w...

The Female Athlete

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If you are a female athlete, it is important to understand some health issues that could arise. Participating in sports(either team or individual) is good for your mental and physical health and wil...

Body Mass Index by Age-Girls

Step 1: Determine body mass index (BMI) by locating the intersection of the patient’s weight with the patient’s stature (see reverse side); Step 2: Determine where the patient’s BMI intersects with t...

Body Art

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What is Body Art? Body art includes piercing, tattooing, and branding; Body art for decoration or rituals goes back thousands of years; In recent years, media stars and professional athletes have mad...

Depression

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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 linked to alcohol ...

Tobacco Use

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What should you know about tobacco use? Tobacco use includes smoking cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Tobacco use also includes chewing tobacco, using snuff (“smokeless tobacco”) and water pipe smoking...

The Female Athlete - A Fact Sheet for Parents

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If you are an adult (parent, guardian, or coach) dealing with a young female athlete, it is important to understand some health issues that could arise. Participating in sports(either team or individ...

Confidentiality in Adolescent Health Care

Key points: Confidentiality is a major concern in the delivery of health care to all adolescents, but there are special considerations for those who are minors; Physicians should address confidential...

Weight Management

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Good eating habits and regular exercise will set you up for a lifetime of general good health. What is a healthy diet for teenagers? A variety of foods such as vegetables, fruit, and dairy products a...

Substance Abuse

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What is meant by substance abuse? Any use of an illegal drug such as cocaine, marijuana, or heroin Any use of alcohol or tobacco (see the “Tobacco Use” and “Alcohol Use” fact sheets) that causes ris...

Plastic Surgery

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What are the different types of plastic surgery? Cosmetic surgery is done to reshape normal structures of the body and to improve how the individual feels about her appearance. Sometimes this improv...

Physical Activity

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How much should you exercise? Experts recommend 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week. Exercises may include the following types: Aerobic exercise is continuous activity in ...

Stress and Trauma

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What should you know about stress? Stress is what people feel when reacting to pressure or worry. Stress is a normal reaction to many things. Stress is caused by emotions, but it can affect your body...

Suggested Responses to Common Adolescent-Related Telephone Questions

Offices that serve adolescent patients may find it helpful to adopt protocols for answering questions that adolescents commonly ask over the telephone. The use of protocols will depend on staff capab...

Substance Abuse - A Fact Sheet for Parents

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What is meant by substance abuse? Use of any illegal drug, such as cocaine, marijuana, or heroin, Any use of alcohol or tobacco (see the “Tobacco Use” and “Alcohol Use” fact sheets) that causes risk...

Violence - A Fact Sheet for Parents

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Violence is the act of severely hurting someone on purpose. It has become a major issue facing today’s young adults. Each year, far too many teens commit acts of violence and their victims are most o...

Violence

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What is violence? Violence is the act of severely hurting someone on purpose. It has become a major issue facing today’s young adults. Teens between the ages of 12 years and 17 years are two times mo...

Weight Management - A Fact Sheet for Parents

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What is a healthy diet for teenagers? A variety of foods, such as vegetables, fruit, and dairy products are critical to getting the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals. Eating just one type ...

Preparing Your Practice for Adolescent Health Care

There are many different ways to incorporate adolescent health care into your practice. Please review these suggestions and determine what will work best for your practice. Some of these suggestions ...

Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

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What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS ) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Most women feel physical or mood changes during the days before their menstrual period. When these changes affect normal life...

Pregnancy Options

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How do you know if you are pregnant? A missed menstrual period is a common sign of a pregnancy. Other signs include spotting or a very light menstrual period, tender breasts, being tired, upset stoma...