Chronic sleep loss and associated sleepiness and daytime impairments in adolescence are
a serious threat to the academic success, health, and safety of our nation’s youth and an …

The number of adolescent deaths that result from suicide in the United States had been
increasing dramatically during recent decades until 1990, when it began to decrease modestly. …

Obesity and eating disorders (EDs) are both prevalent in adolescents. There are concerns
that obesity prevention efforts may lead to the development of an ED. Most adolescents who …

The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes insufficient sleep in adolescents as an
important public health issue that significantly affects the health and safety, as well as the …

A working knowledge of contraception will assist the pediatrician in both sexual health
promotion as well as treatment of common adolescent gynecologic problems. Best practices in …

Children and adolescents involved with child welfare, especially those who are removed
from their family of origin and placed in out-of-home care, often present with complex and …

This Technical Report was reaffirmed April 2021. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued
its last statement on homosexuality and adolescents in 2004.This technical report reflects …

The shadow cluster concept can be used to estimate future resource requirements and to
perform call admission decisions in wireless networks. Shadow clusters can be used to decide …

This technical report updates the 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics technical report on
the legalization of marijuana. Current epidemiology of marijuana use is presented, as are …

Teen pregnancy and parenting remain an important public health issue in the United States
and the world, and many children live with their adolescent parents alone or as part of an …