What are the most prevalent sports injuries for male teenagers? How should a guy protect himself from injury or disease while enjoying outdoor activities? Is it normal for a teenager to feel depressed? Answers to these questions and others often asked by adolescent boys can be found in this straightforward guide written specifically for them. Mark Goldstein, a physician who specializes in care for adolescents, provides examples from his own practice to explain the most common ailments of this age group, as well as to provide boys with the choices they can make to help keep themselves healthy.

Adolescence

This is a book that belongs in the reference section and also in the circulating collection. It has all the information that young adult males need, but are usually afraid to ask. . . . Essential.

Blanche Woolls & David Loertscher (GaleGroup.com)

A useful guide that answers just about every question an adolescent boy could ask. Boys will find the information easy to read and understand. . . . This is a guide that should be available for students to use in every middle and high school library. Recommended.

The Book Report

. . . the book covers many health issues that might be difficult for boys to discuss with their parents or healthcare givers. . . . an appropriate additional resource for larger collections.

VOYA