Book Review: 'The Politics of Youth, Sex and Health Care in American Schools' by James W. Button and Barbara A Rienzo

Reviewed by Linda M. Brice, Ph.D.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 11, Number 5, 2004, Pages 15-16

Abstract:

Eleven million children in the United States do not have health insurance and millions more are uninsured for part of the year. Additionally, 20% of America's children live in poverty which results in more numerous and frequent health problems. America also has the highest rate of teen pregnancy in the developed world. School-based health centers can address these important public health problems. Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, many school-based health centers are being downsized or eliminated. The reviewer, Linda Brice, finds The Politics of Youth, Sex, and Health Care in American Schools to be an informative, thought provoking, and dynamic book which champions the need and continued existence of these centers across the U.S.

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Resource Issue 2004: Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention & Teen Parents

The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 11, Supplement, 2004

Resource Issues are designed to complement our regular issues by focusing less on the research involved and more on the practical implications. This Resource Issue focuses on pregnancy prevention and supporting teen parents.

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