### Question
Can you define what children and adolescents means?


### Answer
**Children and adolescents** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 280h*:

> individuals who do not exceed 18 years of age

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part Q-Programs To Improve the Health of Children**

