- Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Older adolescent girls are disproportionately affected by intimate partner violence Pregnancy complications and unsafe abortions are the leading causes of death among 15-19-year-old girls Most adolescent mortality and morbidity is preventable or treatable, but adolescents face specific barriers in accessing health information and services
- Adolescent health and development
In many ways adolescent development drives the changes in the disease burden between childhood to adulthood – for example, the increase with age in sexual and reproductive health problems, mental illness and injuries
- WHO releases updated guidance on adolescent health and well-being
The World Health Organization (WHO) is releasing the second edition of its Global Accelerated Action for the Health of Adolescents (AA-HA!) guidance The document aims to equip governments to respond to the health and well-being challenges, opportunities and needs of adolescents The guidance provides the latest available data on adolescent health and well-being It also outlines an updated
- Salud del adolescente
La adolescencia es la fase de la vida que va de la niñez a la edad adulta, o sea desde los 10 hasta los 19 años Representa una etapa singular del desarrollo humano y un momento importante para sentar las bases de la buena salud
- Adolescent health - SEARO
Adolescent health in the South-East Asia Region WHO defines 'Adolescents' as individuals in the 10-19 years age group and 'Youth' as the 15-24 year age group While 'Young People' covers the age range 10-24 years There are about 360 million adolescents comprising about 20% of the population in the countries of the South-East Asia Region (SEAR)
- New WHO guideline on adolescent pregnancy
Adolescent pregnancy remains a critical global issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where 21 million girls aged 15–19 become pregnant each year—half unintentionally Although global adolescent birth rates have declined, progress is uneven, with the highest rates in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean
- Mental health of adolescents
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
- Coming of age: adolescent health
Adolescent health is starting to attract the attention it deserves, and is increasingly prominent in global health initiatives This includes the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health, areas such as mental health (young people’s mental health is the theme of 2018’s World Mental Health Day on 10 October) and management of sexually transmitted infections
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