Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 3 , Pages 253-261 , September 2009

Risky Behaviors in Late Adolescence: Co-occurrence, Predictors, and Consequences

  • Elizabeth C. Hair, Ph.D.

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    • Child Trends, Washington, DC
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Elizabeth C. Hair, Ph.D., Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Aveneu, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008.
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  • M. Jane Park, M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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  • Thomson J. Ling, M.A.

      Affiliations

    • Child Trends, Washington, DC
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  • Kristin A. Moore, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Child Trends, Washington, DC

Received 16 May 2008 ,Accepted 2 February 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.02.009

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 45, Issue 3 , Pages 253-261 , September 2009

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