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. 2013 Dec;54(4):191-4.

Adolescents: which risks for their life and health?

E Balocchini, G Chiamenti, A Lamborghini

Adolescents: which risks for their life and health?

E Balocchini et al. J Prev Med Hyg. 2013 Dec.

Abstract

This paper reviews emerging research findings related to the biological, behavioral, psychological and social processes that occur during adolescence. New research makes it possible to identify interactions among brain structures, hormonal production and behavioral impulses, that underpin and explain the connections with serious problems emerging during adolescence: behavioral disorders, substance abuse, risky sexual conduct, violence and other social disorders.

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