title: Delinquency and health status.
abstract: A physical examination of 223 juvenile delinquents in a comprehensive probation program found the majority in poor health. Although poor health is not a direct cause of crime, it can affect a youth's social and intellectual functioning and hence his ability to use a service program. Thus probation workers must be aware of their clients' health status and available health services if they are to treat these youths effectively.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006296:Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency; D008297:Male; D008396:Maryland; D009017:Morbidity; D012947:Social Work