TY  - BOOK
AU  - Senderowitz, Judith
ED  - Banco Mundial
TI  - Adolescent health : : reassessing the passage to adulthood
T2  - World Bank discussion papers
SN  - 0-8213-3157-4
U1  - 362.1083 
PY  - 1995///
CY  - Washington, D.C.
PB  - World Bank
KW  - SALUD DEL ADOLESCENTE
KW  - REGULACION DE LA NATALIDAD
KW  - ADOLESCENTES
KW  - PAISES EN DESARROLLO
KW  - TERCER MUNDO
N1  - Incluye bibliografía
N2  - This paper reviews current data on the health of adolescents in developing countries, with a focus on young women. It assesses regional trends in sexual knowledge, contraception, marriage, fertility, and sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. Issues of sexual abuse and genital mutilation are examined as well. The paper summarizes program approaches that have been implemented and presents evaluation data. The author identifies promising programs in health education, health and family planning services, multiservice youth centers, outreach programs, and communications. She recommends structural and legal changes for increasing adolescents' access to services and enhancing the quality of services and their relevance for young women
ER  -