Discussion

Behavior in adolescence influences whether or not health problems develop. Reflect on the health-compromising behaviors that health experts try to discourage, such as drug use, dangerous driving, unsafe sex, and violence.  What factors in a community could make adolescents less likely to engage in risky behaviors? Also reflect on health-enhancing behaviors that experts try to increase and what can be done to promote exercise, nutrition, and sleep. Have your health related behavior improved since high school?