All over the world, teenage and child obesity is on the rise and by the time young people in England reach the age of 15, more than eight out of 10 have already tried alcohol. What steps can young people take to look after their health? What are the risks of smoking, binge drinking and drug use? This book looks at health issues for young people, including nutrition, exercise, mental health, smoking, binge drinking, drug use and unsafe sex. The information comes from a variety of sources, including government reports and statistics, newspapers and magazine articles, surveys and polls, academic research and literature from charities and lobby groups; articles have been tailored to an 11 to 14 age group. Additionally, at the end of each chapter are two pages of activities relating to the articles and issues raised in that chapter.
