title: The dangers of ill-health through recreation.
abstract: Healthy recreation for adolescents is discussed in its physical, psychological, educational and social dimensions. The medical and psychological dangers, in many current practices, are highlighted. Contemporary changes that have occurred in conceptions of pleasure and recreation are examined and the emerging evidence of the hazards involved is emphasised. Proposals for the prevention of these hazards to health are made.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001294:Attitude to Health; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D009146:Music; D011998:Recreation; D012306:Risk; D013177:Sports; D014754:Violence