Adolescent Health: Present Status and Its Related Programmes in India. Are We in the Right Direction?

Adolescence is a phase of rapid growth and development during which physical, physiological and behavioural changes occur. They constitute more than 1.2 billion worldwide, and about 21% of Indian population. Morbidity and mortality occurring in this age group is mostly due to preventable causes. Y...

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Main Authors: C. Sivagurunathan, R. Umadevi, R. Rama, S. Gopalakrishnan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2015-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5649/11199_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(NJAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf