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Bookmark or Share- Securing adolescent health and well-being today is vital for the health ...Increased investment is urgently needed to address evolving health risks and meet the mental and sexual and reproductive health needs for the nearly 1.3 billion adolescents (aged 10-19 years) globally, according to a new scientific publication released by the World Health Organization (WHO). Adolescence is a unique and critical stage of human development, involving major physical, emotional ...
- Adolescent and young adult health - World Health Organization (WHO)Over 1.5 million adolescents and young adults aged 10–24 years died in 2021, about 4500 every day. Young adolescents aged 10–14 years have the lowest risk of death among all age groups. Injuries (including road traffic injuries and drowning), interpersonal violence, self-harm and maternal conditions are the leading causes of death among ...
- Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)Adolescent health. Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the foundations of good health. Adolescents experience rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth. This affects how they feel, think, make decisions, and ...
- Six actions to improve adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)Age-appropriate, adolescent-responsive services, particularly for sexual and reproductive health, are critical. Invest in more and better data for adolescents’ health. More easily accessible and consistently reported health data for adolescents, disaggregated by age and sex, is needed to support integrated, adolescent-responsive approaches.
- Mental health of adolescents - World Health Organization (WHO)Adolescence (10-19 years) is a unique and formative time. Multiple physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, can make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems. Promoting psychological well-being and protecting adolescents from adverse experiences and risk factors that may impact their potential to thrive are critical for their well-being ...
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