- Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 interact with the world around them Despite being thought of as a healthy
- Adolescent health and development
Adolescence is a period of life with specific health and developmental needs and rights It is also a time to develop knowledge and skills, learn to manage emotions and relationships, and acquire attributes and abilities that will be important for enjoying the adolescent years and assuming adult roles
- Coming of age: adolescent health
Adolescence is a highly formative time for future health While many of the challenges that emerge at this age are rooted in experiences in the womb or in young childhood, effects of the neurobiological changes in the very early years can emerge in adolescence
- 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
- Adolescent and young adult health
WHO fact sheet on adolescents health risks and solutions: includes key facts and provides a definition, information on specific health issues, WHO response
- Promoting adolescent well-being
Adolescence is a time of rapid physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, and the experiences of those aged 10-19 years have profound impacts on their well-being both in the shorter and the longer term Although well-being is a broad concept with different interpretations, WHO and the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn Child Health (PMNCH), in collaboration with the United Nations
- Santé mentale des adolescentes et des adolescents
L’adolescence (entre 10 et 19 ans) est une période la vie unique et formatrice Les multiples changements physiques, émotionnels et sociaux, y compris l’exposition à la pauvreté, à la maltraitance ou à la violence, peuvent rendre les adolescents vulnérables aux problèmes de santé mentale
- Santé des adolescents
Il y a près de 1,2 milliard d’adolescents (10-19 ans) dans le monde Dans certains pays, les adolescents ne font qu’un quart de la population et le nombre d’adolescents devrait augmenter jusqu’en 2050, en particulier dans les pays à revenu faible ou intermédiaire (PMA) où vivent près de 90 % des jeunes de 10 à 19 ans
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