title: Health implications of body piercing and tattooing: a literature review.
abstract: Tattooing and body piercing have become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly among young adults and adolescents. Montgomery and Parks (2001) say tattoos represent attributes such as individualism, risk, sexual fantasies and uniqueness, which are important for adolescents attempting to prove their individuality.
authors.affiliation: Gloucestershire Health Protection Unit, Cheltenham.
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Barnett
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology; D012449:Safety; D013653:Tattooing / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000523:psychology; D006113:United Kingdom