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Adolescence marks a transitional period from childhood to adulthood and has unique implications regarding health and wellness. During this period, factors such as puberty, sexuality, self-identification, and peer relationships tend to significantly impact an individual’s journey toward adulthood.

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Acknowledgments

The author gratefully acknowledges the contribution of Marwa Abdou, MD, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Tech University Health Center, El Paso, Texas, USA, to the 1st edition of this chapter, many of which have been incorporated into this edition as well.

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  1. Division of Adolescent/Young Adult Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

    Jessica Addison

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA

    Osama I. Naga

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Addison, J. (2020). Adolescent Medicine. In: Naga, O.I. (eds) Pediatric Board Study Guide. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21267-4_3

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