Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 2 , Pages 200-202 , February 2010

Chronically Connected? Internet Use Among Adolescents With Chronic Conditions

Received 19 May 2009 ,Accepted 4 August 2010.

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PII: S1054-139X(09)00305-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.07.008

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 2 , Pages 200-202 , February 2010

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