Adolescent Health Concerns (Part 1)

About the Video:
Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood. But during that time, there are also some important health issues to consider, including vaccinations, sexuality, and STDs.

In this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, Dr. Ligia Peralta, an expert in adolescent medicine, talks about some of the most common health issues for teenagers and provides parents and doctors with some insight in regards to how to communicate with teens about these issues.

In Part 1 of this two-part video, Dr. Peralta touches upon some important adolescent health concers, including:

Definition of adolescent medicine
Health screening visit for adolescents
Alcohol / substance abuse
Dental health
Sexuality / talking with parents
Menstruation
Obesity - a major concern
Cholesterol screening
Insulin Resistance / Metabolic Syndrome
Vaccine recommendations Meningitis prevention

About the Expert:
Dr. Ligia Peralta is the head of adolescent and young adult medicine at the University of Maryland Hospital for Children. In addition, Dr. Peralta is also an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Related Links:

Adolescent Health Concerns (Part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5ZkHwPqdLM

Dr. Ligia Peralta
http://www.umm.edu/doctors/ligia__peralta.html

UMMC's Hospital for Children
http://www.umm.edu/pediatrics/index.htm

Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
http://www.umm.edu/pediatrics/ped-adolescence.htm

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