Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years

References

Citations

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Other Works Consulted

  • Bashe P (2003). American Academy of Pediatrics: Caring for Your Teenager. New York: Bantam.

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  • Ford CA, Coleman WL (1999). Adolescent development and behavior: Implications for the primary care physician. In MD Levine et al., eds., Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 3rd ed., pp. 69–79. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.


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Author: Amy Fackler, MA
Carrie Henley
Last Updated: July 26, 2006
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine
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