title: Early intervention with an adolescent twist.
abstract: The present clinical note outlines the application of the concept of early intervention to early adolescence. This important developmental phase provides numerous opportunities for physicians and other health care professionals to employ disease prevention and health-promoting strategies within the context of their day-to-day clinical interactions with adolescents.
authors.affiliation: Gabriola Island, British Columbia.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Tonkin