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Health Status and Behavioral Outcomes for Youth Who Anticipate a High Likelihood of Early Death
Pediatrics, 07/02/09

Borowsky IW et al. - Adolescent involvement in risk behaviors predicted a belief in premature mortality 1 and 7 years later. Reciprocally, adolescents' perceived risk for early death predicted serious health outcomes, notably a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS in young adulthood. Given its frequency and influence on behavior and health, adolescents' perceived risk for early death should be incorporated into psychosocial assessments and interviews.

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Parenting Style as a Predictor of Adolescent Weight and Weight-Related Behaviors
Journal of Adolescent Health, 10/20/09 Relevance Score: 95%

The role of parent–adolescent attachment in the glycemic control of adolescents with type 1 diabetes: A pilot study
Families, Systems & Health, 10/12/09 Relevance Score: 94%

Adolescent beverage habits and changes in weight over time: findings from Project EAT
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 11/02/09 Relevance Score: 92%

Discrepant Trends in Mental Health Complaints Among Younger and Older Adolescents in Sweden
Journal of Adolescent Health, 10/07/09 Relevance Score: 92%

Parenting Characteristics in the Home Environment and Adolescent Overweight: A Latent Class Analysis
Obesity, 10/14/09 Relevance Score: 91%