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ERIC Number: ED394656
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1995-Apr
Pages: 88
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: ISBN-1-55516-610-5
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Adolescent Health Issues: State Actions 1992-1994.
Savage, Melissa Hough
This publication summarizes approximately 300 laws and resolutions concerning adolescent health and related issues passed by the 50 states, and U.S. commonwealths and territories between 1992 and 1994. The state legislation reflects the health problems that, on the whole, involve preventable behavior. Brief descriptions of laws are provided pertaining to the following topics: (1) sexual abstinence; (2) community health services; (3) contraception; (4) family planning; (5) HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases; (6) insurance; (7) Medicaid; (8) mental health; (9) adolescent pregnancy and parenting; (10) school health and school-based health services; (11) sexuality education; (12) substance abuse; and (13) tobacco use. A state-by-state summary and list of a number of issue-related organizations and adolescent health coordinators of the 50 states are appended. (BAC)
National Conference of State Legislatures, 1560 Broadway, Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202 (Item No. 6132, $10).
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: National Conference of State Legislatures, Denver, CO.
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A