What to know
As a parent of a teen, you are beginning to see your child become an adult. These are critical years that will affect their current and future health. These links will help you learn how to guide your teen to become a healthy and productive adult.
What's included
Diseases and conditions
- Anxiety and Depression
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clots
- Cervical Cancer
- Hemophilia
- Obesity
- Seasonal Flu
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Sickle Cell Disease
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Teens: Diseases & Conditions
Safety in the home and community
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Teens: Safety in the Home & Community
Raising healthy teens
- Adolescent and School Health
- Adolescent Mental Health
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Health and Academics
- Physical Activity in Schools
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Teens: Raising Healthy Children
Risk behaviors
- Health and Academics
- High-risk Substance Use
- Promoting Healthy Behaviors
- School Connectedness Helps Students Thrive
- Sexual Risk Behaviors
- Overview of Youth Risk Behavior Survey
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Teens: Risk Behaviors
Content Source
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
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Updated: November 2, 2026
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