Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 29-34 , February 2007

Sexual Activity and Other Risk-Taking Behaviors among Asian-American Adolescents

  • Aneesh K. Tosh, MD

      Affiliations

    • Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
    • ,
  • Patricia S. Simmons, MD

      Affiliations

    • Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Patricia S. Simmons, MD, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2006.10.010

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 1 , Pages 29-34 , February 2007

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