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Nov 17, 2021 · 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 ...
Jun 5, 2024 · Coming of age: adolescent health. There are nearly 1.2 billion adolescents (10-19 years old) worldwide. In some countries, adolescents make up as much as a quarter of the population and the number of adolescents is expected to rise through 2050, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where close to 90% of 10- to 19-year-olds live.
Growth reference 5-19 years - Height-for-age (5-19 years) When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select.
Interpretation of cut-offs. Overweight: >+1SD (equivalent to BMI 25 kg/m2 at 19 years) Obesity: >+2SD (equivalent to BMI 30 kg/m2 at 19 years)
Apr 22, 2024 · 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 ...
This web site presents growth reference data for children and adolescents, 5-19 years (or 61-228 months). The WHO Reference 2007 is a reconstruction of the 1977 National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)/WHO reference. It uses the original NCHS data set supplemented with data from the WHO child growth standards sample for under-fives.
Apr 10, 2024 · Adolescent pregnancy is a global phenomenon with clearly known causes and serious health, social and economic consequences to individuals, families and communities. There is consensus on the evidence-based actions needed to prevent it. There is growing global, regional and national commitment to preventing child marriage and adolescent ...
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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. Adolescents are particularly at high risk of unintentional injuries, violence, early pregnancy, sexually ...
Apr 8, 2019 · An estimated 21 million girls aged 15 to 19 years in developing regions become pregnant every year, and approximately 12 million of them gave birth. Estimates also suggest that 2.5 million girls aged under 16 years give birth every year. More evidence briefs on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Contraception. Female genital mutilation.
