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040			_aarcduce
082			_a362.1083
090			_c16669 _d16669
100			_aSenderowitz, Judith
245			_aAdolescent health : _breassessing the passage to adulthood _c/ Judith Senderowitz
260			_bWorld Bank _aWashington, D.C. _c1995
300			_avii, 54 p. : _bil.
490			_aWorld Bank discussion papers _vno. 272
504			_aIncluye bibliografía
520			_aThis 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.
650			_aSALUD DEL ADOLESCENTE
650			_aREGULACION DE LA NATALIDAD
650			_aADOLESCENTES
650			_aPAISES EN DESARROLLO
653			_aTERCER MUNDO
710			_aBanco Mundial
942			_cLIBR _j362.1083 S 47792
999			_c16640 _d16640