| Contributing Authors | p. xiii |
| Foreword | p. xix |
| Preface | p. xxi |
| Preface to the First Edition | p. xxiii |
| Acknowledgments | p. xxv |
| General Considerations in Adolescent Health Care | |
| Normal Physical Growth and Development | p. 3 |
| Psychosocial Development in Normal Adolescents | p. 52 |
| Office Visit, Interview Techniques, and Recommendations to Parents | p. 59 |
| Preventive Healthcare for Adolescents | p. 79 |
| Vital Statistics and Injuries | p. 126 |
| Nutrition | p. 170 |
| Understanding Legal Aspects of Care | p. 186 |
| Endocrine Problems | |
| Abnormal Growth and Development | p. 197 |
| Thyroid Disease in Adolescents | p. 230 |
| Diabetes Mellitus | p. 250 |
| Gynecomastia | p. 264 |
| Cardiovascular Problems | |
| Cardiac Risk Factors and Hyperlipidemia | p. 273 |
| Systemic Hypertension | p. 304 |
| Heart Murmurs | p. 326 |
| Mitral Valve Prolapse | p. 335 |
| Orthopedic Problems | |
| Scoliosis and Kyphosis | p. 345 |
| Common Orthopedic Problems | p. 356 |
| Back Pain | p. 370 |
| Guidelines in Sports Medicine | p. 380 |
| Dermatological Disorders | |
| Acne Vulgaris | p. 441 |
| Miscellaneous Dermatological Disorders | p. 457 |
| Neurological Disorders | |
| Epilepsy | p. 485 |
| Headaches | p. 510 |
| Syncope and Vertigo | p. 525 |
| Sleep Disorders | p. 536 |
| Genitourinary Disorders | |
| Genitourinary Tract Infections | p. 551 |
| Enuresis | p. 565 |
| Asymptomatic Proteinuria and Hematuria | p. 576 |
| Scrotal Disorders | p. 589 |
| Infectious Diseases | |
| Infectious Mononucleosis and Mycoplasma Pneumonia | p. 605 |
| Hepatitis | p. 621 |
| Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome | p. 643 |
| Eating Disorders | |
| Obesity | p. 681 |
| Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa | p. 700 |
| Miscellaneous Medical Disorders | |
| Fatigue and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | p. 729 |
| Chronic, Recurrent Abdominal Pain | p. 739 |
| Chest Pain | p. 747 |
| Noninflammatory Rheumatism Fibromyalgia and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy | p. 754 |
| Sexuality and Family Planning | |
| Adolescent Sexuality | p. 767 |
| Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Adolescents | p. 793 |
| Teenage Pregnancy | p. 809 |
| Contraception | p. 834 |
| Combination Hormonal Contraception | p. 857 |
| Intrauterine Devices | p. 882 |
| Barrier Contraceptives | p. 891 |
| Emergency Contraception | p. 911 |
| Long-Acting Progestins | p. 921 |
| Adolescent Gynecology | |
| Gynecological Examination of the Adolescent Female | p. 937 |
| Normal Menstrual Physiology | p. 947 |
| Dysmenorrhea and Premenstrual Syndrome | p. 952 |
| Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding | p. 966 |
| Amenorrhea | p. 973 |
| Pelvic Masses | p. 994 |
| Pap Smears and Abnormal Cervical Cytology | p. 1001 |
| Vaginitis and Cervicitis | p. 1011 |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | p. 1029 |
| Galactorrhea | p. 1043 |
| Hirsutism and Virilization | p. 1051 |
| Breast Disorders | p. 1063 |
| Sexually Transmitted Diseases | |
| Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases | p. 1085 |
| Gonorrhea | p. 1118 |
| Chlamydia trachomatis | p. 1138 |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | p. 1161 |
| Syphilis | p. 1171 |
| Herpes Genitalis | p. 1189 |
| Human Papillomavirus (Anogenital Warts) and Molluscum Contagiosum | p. 1204 |
| Pediculosis Pubis and Scabies | p. 1215 |
| Minor Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Chancroid, Lymphogranuloma Venereum, and Granuloma Inguinale | p. 1221 |
| Drug Use and Abuse | |
| Overview of Drug Use and Abuse | p. 1233 |
| Alcohol | p. 1271 |
| Tobacco | p. 1290 |
| Marijuana | p. 1314 |
| Hallucinogens | p. 1323 |
| Miscellaneous Drugs: Stimulants, Inhalants, Opiates, Depressants, and Anabolic Steroids | p. 1337 |
| Approaches to the Management of Drug Abuse | p. 1370 |
| Psychosocial Problems and Concerns | |
| Common Concerns of Adolescents and Their Parents | p. 1397 |
| High-Risk and Out-of-Control Behavior | p. 1402 |
| Youth and Violence | p. 1417 |
| Adolescent Depression | p. 1432 |
| Suicide | p. 1443 |
| School Problems and ADHD | p. 1454 |
| Rape and Sexual Abuse | p. 1477 |
| Chronic Illness in the Adolescent | p. 1511 |
| Special Considerations for Health Care Providers | |
| Herbal Treatments in Clinical Practice | p. 1539 |
| Overview of College Health Issues | p. 1551 |
| Appendices | |
| Reference Materials on Adolescence | p. 1583 |
| Other Resources and Services | p. 1589 |
| Subject Index | p. 1611 |
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