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he physical changes the body goes through in adolescence are the most rapid it has seen since infancy. The major physical changes, and some of the ways they affect behavior, are outlined here. Puberty The most salient physical change during adolescence is puberty. Puberty marks the onset of the capability of reproduction. In the United States, the average age for girls to begin menstruating is 12.5 years, with European American girls typically starting a bit later than African American girls (Brooks-Gunn & Reiter, 1990).

Young people go through many changes during adolescence. These changes include physical changes, as well as changes to their thought processes and emotions (cognitive and emotional changes), sense of identity and values (psychological changes), relationships (social changes), and realistic aspirations for the future. All young people are unique and therefore the degree, rate and pace of specific physical, emotional and social changes varies with each young person.

A commercial about the dangers of second-hand smoke, socio-cultural influence of family on attitudes to smoking and how smoking can harm you.

A documentary outlining the dangers of smoking - the physical effects on the body and the risks associated with smoking

A 'common craft' style video that outlines the basics about cancer - what it is, how it's treated etc.

Latest figures released in a report today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) show the incidence of cervical cancer among Australian women remains at an historic low since 2002. The report, Cervical screening in Australia 2008­-2009, shows there were 9 new cases of cervical cancer per 100,000 women aged 20-69 in 2007, with mortality at 2 deaths per 100,000 women.

The cost of treating skin cancer is set to rise by more than $700 million over the next five years as the Australian population ages. A study by Epworth and St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne has predicted a 40 per cent jump in costs, fuelled by baby boomers who were not told of the dangers when they were young.

Australians are getting fatter. And experts say diets just don't work in the long term. But should we be looking at this debate differently? And are people resorting to surgery too soon?

RURAL cancer patients are more likely to die than those in urban areas, according to a study published in the Medical Journal of Australia. Although the overall risk of cancer death decreased by one per cent from 2001 to 2010, the study shows the decrease was almost twice as high in metropolitan areas compared with rural and regional areas.

This summary includes the following information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: population births deaths common health problems health risk and protective factors. This summary uses information from the most up-to-date sources to help create a picture of the health of Australia's Indigenous people.

The literature reports that health and wellbeing are the product of social influences [1]. The social factors shown to impact on health are many and range from macro-level influences (e.g., history) to individual influences (e.g., psychological disposition). Given the diversity of social factors affecting health, this summary will focus on education, employment, and income in the Indigenous Australian population. Each social indicator will be discussed using current data to indicate how Indigenous people fare in comparison with non-Indigenous people. Essentially this summary will summarise the significant disadvantages Indigenous people experience in the areas of education, employment, and income, in which context their generally poorer health status should be viewed.

While Canada, the United States and New Zealand have managed to lift the health standards in their Indigenous communities since the 1980s, Australian Aboriginal people suffer a worsening health crisis as these statistics show.

An essential nutrient is a nutrient that the body cannot synthesize on its own -- or not to an adequate amount -- and must be provided by the diet. These nutrients are necessary for the body to function properly. The six essential nutrients include carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.

How much will my adolescent grow? The teenage years are also called adolescence. During this time, parents will see the greatest amount of growth in height and weight in their child. Adolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes. An adolescent may grow several inches in several months followed by a period of very slow growth, then have another growth spurt. Changes with puberty (sexual maturation) may occur gradually or several signs may become visible at the same time.

A person may or may not be aware of underlying reasons for their drug use. If you think about why you or others may use alcohol, this will give you some idea as to why young people like to use alcohol or other drugs. For example: