Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ507576
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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Adolescent Health Concerns and Influences in Indiana.
Ellis, Nancy T.; Torabi, Mohammad R.
Health Educator, v26 n1 p5-10 Fall 1994
Ninth and twelfth graders were surveyed to identify their health concerns and primary sources of learning about health. Results were consistent with current epidemiological data. There were statistically significant differences by grade and gender. The most prevalent concerns were weight, staying healthy, and HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. (SM)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Age Differences, Body Weight, Child Health, Grade 12, Grade 9, Health Promotion, Health Related Fitness, Information Sources, Mental Health, Nutrition, Physical Health, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Sex Differences, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Smoking, Student Attitudes, Substance Abuse, Surveys
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indiana
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