Citation

Donahue P. Phys. Sportsmed. 1990; 18(9): 53-56+58+60.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00913847.1990.11710134

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Drug abuse, suicide, murder, accidents, and sexual problems are epidemic among teenagers. Sport-specific examinations do not address these adolescent risk factors, but the author tells how they can be uncovered in a preparticipation exam.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; human; suicide; drug abuse; article; psychological aspect; sexual behavior; smoking; medical examination; athlete; sports medicine