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Teen's Health Sites
As children grow to adults, the human body takes
shape. Because the body changes so quickly and
teens are typically active people, it is important to
strengthen and protect one's development. Below
are medical health sites guided to serve teen's
children's health issues. The following links will be displayed in a second window.
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Department
of Health and Human Services
The information provided on the adolescent/teen/youth page of the
Department of Health and Human Services website spans mental, physical,
and emotional wellness issues. Most specific interest requests are
directed to other organizations, such as teen violence, dental health,
and safety promotion. The National Clearinghouse on Families and
Youth provides toll-free crisis hotline numbers. The U.S. Department
of HHS also lists various health-related web pages designed for
the teenage populations. Esta página disponible en español.
Familydoctor.org
The American Academy of Family Physicians has created a website
designed for all members of the family. Familydoctor.org links to
Kidshealth.org where adolescents can enter the Teenagers’
section. This creatively-animated section features health-related
articles and surveys designed at age-appropriate levels. Parents
can enter their own section to find prevention and treatment options
for their children. Esta página disponible en español.
Food
and Drug Administration
The FDA website for teenagers recognizes the physical and mental
demands of healthy living at this important stage of development.
The feature articles explore topics such as sensible eating, staying
healthy, and other specialized health related topics. A toll free
numbers allows visitors to request printed copies of the “Teen
Scene” articles which are also available electronically on
the website.
Medem™
The Children’s Health section of the Medem’s
Medical library includes valuable information about health related
issues for teenage care. From issues of learning disabilities, to
sexuality, to environmental health, to political issues surrounding
adolescent health, this page offers guidance for the development
of a teenager at every stage of growth.
Healthfinder®
The Just for You section allows users to visit the Teenager
related topics offered on the Healthfinder page. Such topics range
from nutritional diets to drug use issues, or even stress factors
in day-to-day living. Information is accessed through one of three
options: Alphabetical listings, keyword search, or links to other
teenage related health organizations. Esta página disponible
en español.
Aetna
InteliHealth
The Teens’ health page brings its visitors information about
the most concerning health-related issues of the young adult population.
Feature articles teach the user about specific health issues. Vegetarian
diets are explored, as are other healthy living features. Also included
are links to hotlines and crisis centers, and other Internet websites
designed for the teenage population.
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