Implications of Quality of Life Assessment in Public Policy for Adolescent Health

Although there are some adolescents who have chrome illnesses. the great majority of medical visits among adolescents are for acute self-Umiting illnesses. The three most common reasons for office-based physician visits are for general examinations. acne. and sore throats. It might be argued that providing extensive services for adolescents diverts resources away from groups that are more likely to beneftt from acute medical intervention.