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Health Issues

The American College of Pediatricians has produced the following official position statements on issues related to the health and healthcare of children and adolescents.

Abortion and the Risk of Breast Cancer: Information for the Adolescent Woman and Her Parents

Decreasing Risk Factors for Adolescent Depression

Healthcare in America

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination 

Induced Abortion: Risks that may impact adolescents, young adults, and their children

Marijuana Use: Detrimental to Youth

Emergency Contraception – Not the Best for Adolescents

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