1. Issues in Adolescent Health “Many of the behaviors that are linked to poor health habits and early death begin during adolescence”

2. Nutrition/Exercise 12-19 yo overweight increased Adolescents-decreased intake of fruits and veggies Regular family meals in adolescence  healthy eating habits 5 yrs. Later Exercise: Positive effect on weight – Low Levels  adolescents more depressed Increase computer/TV use, decrease in exercise

3. Sleep Patterns 31% US adolescents had <8 hrs. sleep/night and decreases with age <8hrs. Sleep leads to many problems Older adolescents have change in biological clocks due to change in melatonin Mary Carskadon Experiment – Later start times

4. Leading Causes of Death 1.Accidents2. Homicide3. Suicides 15-24 yo Deaths  50% unintentional Injuries  75% MVA (Risky driving habits, not lack of experience) -50% MVA with teenagers, driver had BAC.1 -Homicides: AA males more likely -Suicide Rates have tripled since the 1950’s

5. Substance Abuse Males engaged in Binge Drinking more than females Cigarettes: Peak in 1997, has been declining Pain Killers: Main Source parents medicine cabinet Roles of Development: Parents and Education

6. Anorexia Nervosa “Eating disorder that involves relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation” Three Characteristics: 1.Weight <85% considered normal 2.Intense fear of gaining weight 3.Distorted image of body shape Most white, middle/upper class/income families 10x more likely in females than males Most effective treatment is Family Counseling

7. Bulimia Nervosa “Individual consistently follows binge-and- purge pattern” Happens 2x/week for 3 months Fall within normal weight range which makes it difficult to detect Affects 1-2% US Women/90% Female Binge usually started by dieting and somewhat overweight before onset