About the Video: Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to adulthood. But during that time, there are also some important health issues to consider, including vaccinations, sexuality, and STDs. In this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, Dr. Ligia Peralta, an expert in adolescent medicine, talks about some of the most common health issues for teenagers and provides parents and doctors with some insight in regards to how to communicate with teens about these issues. In Part 1 of this two-part video, Dr. Peralta touches upon some important adolescent health concers, including: Definition of adolescent medicine Health screening visit for adolescents Alcohol / substance abuse Dental health Sexuality / talking with parents Menstruation Obesity – a major concern Cholesterol screening Insulin Resistance / Metabolic Syndrome Vaccine recommendations Meningitis prevention About the Expert: Dr. Ligia Peralta is the head of adolescent and young adult medicine at the University of Maryland Hospital for Children. In addition, Dr. Peralta is also an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Adolescent Health Concerns (Part 2) www.youtube.com Dr. Ligia Peralta www.umm.edu UMMC’s Hospital for Children www.umm.edu Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine www.umm.edu Distributed by Tubemogul. Video Rating: 4 / 5