Current health issues in Korean adolescents / 소아과
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
;
: 395-400, 2011.
Artículo
en Inglés
| WPRIM
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ABSTRACT
During the adolescent period, they experience rapid physical, emotional, cognitive developments while they establish their lifestyle and habitual routines that strongly influence adult health and life. Recent rapid economic growth in Korea, and the earlier onset of physical, sexual, and psychological maturation of adolescents, has resulted in changes in the health status of adolescents from many years ago. Risk-taking behaviors such as drinking alcohol, smoking, and sexual experiences are critical issues that affect the health of, adolescents. Therefore, it is important for pediatricians to note the that risk-taking behaviors of adolescents in Korea that are caused by individual psychosocial factors. This review article illustrates the current health status of Korean adolescents and provides an overview of risk-taking behaviors, to inform pediatricians about some of the key issues.
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Asunto principal:
Asunción de Riesgos
/
Humo
/
Fumar
/
Desarrollo Económico
/
Ingestión de Líquidos
/
Corea (Geográfico)
/
Estilo de Vida
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de etiología
Límite:
Adolescente
/
Adulto
/
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Korean Journal of Pediatrics
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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