Pediatrics and Adolescent Health

This book explores a range of contemporary public health and developmental issues affecting children and adolescents worldwide. Highlighting recent research, it examines topics such as tobacco use—including the rising prevalence of e-cigarette use among youths—and the broader impacts of behaviors and environmental exposures on physical, social, and emotional development.

Key Features:

• Presents up-to-date research on children and adolescents from diverse global contexts
• Explores tobacco use, including e-cigarettes, and the effects of passive smoking
• Examines multiple public health and developmental concerns beyond smoking
• Highlights patterns, risks, and social influences in youth behaviors
• Offers insights relevant for researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, and policymakers