Physical Development in Adolescence

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Physical Development in Adolescence

“Sturm und drang”--to believe or not to believe?

Indicators of storm and stress

Growth in height and weight

Weight proportion by gender

The secular trend

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Primary Sex characteristics

Secondary sex characteristics

Early and late onset of puberty

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Testosterone and estrogen

Causes of death among adolescents

Adolescent suicide

Myths about adolescent suicide

Warning signs about suicide

Tips for teachers/suicide

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Health-compromising behaviors: unprotected sex

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Drug abuse including alcohol

Drug abuse--other types of

Tobacco use

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Eating disorders

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