Girlshealth.gov [Website]
Girlshealth.gov offers girls ages 10 to 16 reliable, useful information on health and well-being. It covers hundreds of topics, from getting your period to stopping bullies, and from getting fit to preventing sexually transmitted infections. The pages are clear and fun, and they make sure to answer key questions girls ask. Girlshealth.gov is committed to empowering girls to create strong, positive relationships and happy, healthy futures.
Girlshealth.gov was created in 2002 by the Office on Women’s Health, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This site is regularly updated based on the latest scientific research; it also uses editorial and review guidelines to ensure accuracy.
The site includes sections on:
- Body
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- Illness and disability
- Drugs, alcohol and smoking
- Your feelings
- Relationships
- Bullying
- Safety
- Your future
- Environmental health
Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Date of Publication: March 25, 2019
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