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To illustrate the tremendous indirect impact of emerging zoonotic diseases on public health policy and structures and on public perception of health risks, the authors provide a number of examples, including that of the Ebola virus, avian influenza, monkeypox and bovine spongiform encephalopathy.
Emerging Adulthood is defined as the period of life from about age 18 through age 25, during which young people are exploring the possibilities of their lives and beginning to define themselves as adults, rather than teenagers. This article defines Emerging Adulthood, and explains why it is a relevant concept in educational psychology. It cites authors using emerging adulthood as a framework to study mental and physical health, drug and alcohol use, and identity and personality formation. It also cites references assessing emerging adulthood in a range of cultures.