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- 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 - World Health Organization (WHO)
Changes in the adolescent’s environment both affect and are affected by the internal changes of adolescence These external influences, which differ among cultures and societies, include social values and norms and the changing roles, responsibilities, relationships and expectations of this period of life
- Adolescent and young adult health - World Health Organization (WHO)
The global adolescent birth rate in 2021 was 42 births per 1000 girls this age, and country rates range from 1 to over 200 births per 1000 girls annually This indicates a marked decrease since 1990 This decrease is reflected in a similar decline in maternal mortality rates among girls aged 15–19 years
- 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
- Adolescent health WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Adolescent health in the Western Pacific Adolescents – young people between the ages of 10 and 19 years – are often thought of as a healthy group However, their rates of reduction of death has been much slower than other age groups
- Coming of age: adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
In tackling adolescent health challenges, building resilience is key For mental health conditions, for example, resilience comes from having emotional, psychological and social support such as strong peer networks, being able to speak openly to adults at school or at home, but also being physically healthy through a good diet, physical
- Adolescent health - SEARO - World Health Organization (WHO)
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) The transition from childhood to adulthood involves dramatic physical, sexual, psychological and
- 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
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