Background Alcohol misuse in young people is cause of concern for health services, policy
makers, prevention workers, criminal justice system, youth workers, teachers, parents. This …

This article reviews findings from 46 randomized experimental trials of preventive parenting
interventions. The findings of these trials provide evidence of effects to prevent a wide range …

This report provides recommendations developed collaboratively by CDC and the Office of
Population Affairs (OPA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The …

To advance the implementation and dissemination of culturally adapted interventions to
diverse populations, greater attention should be devoted to three underdeveloped topics:(a) …

Evidence-based preventive interventions developed over the past two decades represent
great potential for enhancing public health and well-being. Research confirming the limited …

PURPOSE: Positive youth development (PYD) may be a promising strategy for promoting
adolescent health. A systematic review of the published data was conducted to identify and …

Importance Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the US. An estimated
annual 480 000 deaths are attributable to tobacco use in adults, including from secondhand …

Background Engagement in multiple risk behaviours can have adverse consequences for
health during childhood, during adolescence, and later in life, yet little is known about the …

Although research has documented the positive effects of family-based prevention
programs, the field lacks specific information regarding why these programs are effective …

Importance Parent-based sexual health interventions have received considerable attention
as one factor that can increase safer sexual behavior among youth; however, to our …