Adolescent Health Risk Behavior

3 Hours

Overview of the biological, psychological, social, and environmental determinants of adolescent risk-taking behavior. Focuses on selected behaviors that can result in adolescent mortality, morbidity and social problems including: violence, sexual behavior, obesity-related behaviors, depression, alcohol, tobacco, and other substance use. Health Education 360 and 370K (Topic 2) may not both be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.