The term used for the age range of adolescents is which?

• A. 0-12
• B. 12-18
• C. 18-25
• D. 25-35

Answer: (B)

Adolescence is the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood, marked by puberty and rapid physical, hormonal, and social changes. In most EMS and medical education materials, this stage spans roughly from age 12 to 18. This range captures the onset of puberty in early teens and the ongoing development through the mid-to-late teens before many individuals move into young adulthood around 18 and beyond. The other age ranges align with different life stages: 0-12 is generally childhood, while 18-25 and 25-35 describe young adulthood and adulthood. Therefore, 12-18 best fits the definition of adolescence in these contexts.