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Measuring Cardiac Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Activity in Children
Published on: April 29, 2013
[The health of girls during puberty]
1Arztliche Gesellschaft zur Gesundheitsförderung der Frau e. V. Gesundheitsamt des Landkreises Lüneburg.
Abstract:
This report is based on many years of working experience in the field of health promotion and sexual education of girls. The hypothetically assumed relation between the subjective feeling of well-being and pubertal influences is reflected in figures. The results reveal strong irritations regarding bodily, affective and social factors which the girls have to cope with. High acceptance is documented for discussions about health and sexuality with a medical expert. Rubella vaccination is recommended as a starting point for activities of the Public Health Service in preventive work with girls in schools.
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