Reproductive Health Behaviour of Young Europeans
Reproductive Health Behaviour of Young Europeans

Author: Nathalie Bajos

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9287153108

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This publication is the first volume of a report which examines the reproductive health behaviour of young people in Europe. It focuses on contraceptive practices and the use of abortion amongst young adults, and trends in teenage sexual behaviour in terms of pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV infections. These discussions provide a background for research into the possible impact of legislation and government policy on the role of the welfare system, the institutional framework of reproductive health services and education.

Demographic Implications of Social Exclusion in Central and Eastern Europe
Demographic Implications of Social Exclusion in Central and Eastern Europe

Author: Péter Szivós

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9789287154606

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This report studies poverty and social exclusion in central and eastern Europe. The first part of the report describes the impact of social and economic policies on social exclusion of vulnerable groups and identifies types and degrees of social deprivation. The second study focuses on developing and evaluating regional statistical indicators of social deprivation and investigates the emergence of new forms of social exclusion. The report considers common characteristics that drive poverty and social exclusion, such as poor employment situation, adequacy and coverage of social protection syste.

Reproductive Health Behaviour of Young Europeans
Reproductive Health Behaviour of Young Europeans

Author: Nathalie Bajos

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9287154562

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This publication is the second volume of a report which examines the reproductive health behaviour of young people in Europe, focusing on the role of health education and promotion strategies in influencing reproductive behaviour. It includes case studies from the UK, Bulgaria, Finland and the Russian Federation.

Documents
Documents

Author: Council of Europe: Parliamentary Assembly

Publisher: Council of Europe

Published: 2005-05-18

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9789287156129

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Sexual Health, Human Rights and the Law
Sexual Health, Human Rights and the Law

Author: World Health Organization

Publisher:

Published: 2015-06-17

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 9789241564984

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This report demonstrates the relationship between sexual health, human rights and the law. Drawing from a review of public health evidence and extensive research into human rights law at international, regional and national levels, the report shows how states in different parts of the world can and do support sexual health through legal and other mechanisms that are consistent with human rights standards and their own human rights obligations.

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Author: C. Sultan

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

Published: 2012-07-30

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 3805593376

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The extended contents of this second edition reflect the growing spectrum of topics in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Like its predecessor, this book addresses the most common gynecological problems encountered in childhood medicine, including endocrinological and surgical aspects. New chapters place particular emphasis on an update of technological aspects such as ultrasound, molecular genetics, surgery in sex disorders and new problems encountered in reproductive medicine.The book opens with a comprehensive description of the background of infant and adolescent gynecology and diagnostic tools. Several chapters are devoted to the various pathologies encountered in prepubertal and adolescent girls. Contemporary social issues such as sexual abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception for teenagers and teenage pregnancy are also discussed in detail.Presenting a clear plan for clinical management and treatment of frequently encountered problems in prepubertal and adolescent girls, this book should be read by pediatricians, endocrinologists, gynecologists and family practitioners.