Inequality in Adolescence

Evidence gathered over the last few decades shows that disadvantaged social circumstances are associated with increased health risks and declining wellbeing in adolescents. Young people are often neglected as a population group in health statistics, being either aggregated with younger children or with young adults. Less attention has been paid to inequalities related to socioeconomic status, age, and gender among this group. Health experience during the adolescent period has short- and long-term implications for individuals and society. Within a life-course approach, adolescence is critical in determining adult behavior in relation to issues such as tobacco and alcohol use, dietary behavior, and physical activity. Health inequalities in adult life are partly determined by early life circumstances.

Attempts to address health inequalities must include examination of differences in health status and their causes.

Papers addressing these topics are invited for this Special Issue, especially those that have a strong methodological rigor or a policy focus.

Prof. Dr. Arsaell Arnarsson
Guest Editor

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