Adolescent health care -- Dec. 9 report release
What are the greatest health challenges facing American adolescents, and to what degree is the nation's health care system meeting these challenges? ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICES: MISSING OPPORTUNITIES, a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, looks at the unique health care needs of those ages 10 to 19, identifies crucial gaps in existing care, and recommends changes that could help promote healthy behavior, manage health conditions, and prevent disease in this age group. The report will be released on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Reporters who wish to obtain copies of the report should contact the Office of News and Public Information, tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. Advance copies will be available to reporters only starting at noon EST on Monday, Dec. 8. THE REPORT IS EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BEFORE 10:30 A.M. EST ON DEC. 9.
Source: National Academy of Sciences
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