Young people and consent to treatment

Protecting young people from sex without consent

Over the last decade, a growing body of evidence—much of it the result of Population Council research—has laid to rest any illusion that the young are protected from unwanted sexual advances or forced sex both within and outside of marriage (Erulkar 2004; Bott, Guedes, and Guezmes 2005; Erulkar et al. 2005b; Hallman 2005; Jejeebhoy, Shah, and Thapa 2005; NRC and IM 2005). These studies have est...

Research consent from young people in resource-poor settings

Authoritative international guidelines stipulate that for minors to participate in research, consent must be obtained from their parents or guardians. Significant numbers of mature minors, particularly in low-income settings, are currently being ruled out of research participation because their parents are unavailable or refuse to provide consent despite the possibility that they might wish to ...

fluoride and dental fluorosis and treatment

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Prevention Strategies and Guidelines to Manage Obesity in Children and Young People

Obesity in children and young people is a significant public health issue. It can be associated with adverse health, economic and social implications. It is argued that preventing obesity needs adaptation to a healthy lifestyle, which includes behavioral modification, reduction in sedentary behavior, changes in nutrition, managing stress and increased...

Consent to treatment in childhood.