Child & Adolescent Health

Introduction What is it that you think of when you hear “Child & Adolescent Health”? What topics are of particular interest to you?

On a piece of paper… Why are you taking this class? What is one particular topic you would like to explore?

Class expectations Review syllabus Class assignments

Why focus on youth? What are the top three causes of death currently in the U.S.? –Heart disease –Stroke –Cancer –What do these have in common?

Is this different for youth? What are the top four causes of death among youth in the U.S.? –Motor vehicle accidents –Unintentional injuries –Homicide –Suicide

CDC: Six classifications Risk behavior: –Unhealthy dietary behaviors –Physical inactivity –Unhealthy sexual behaviors –Tobacco use –Alcohol and other drug use –Behaviors resulting in unintentional injury/violence