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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.
Oct 19, 2020 · 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.
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 ...
Coming of age: adolescent health. The world now has more young people than ever before – of the 7.2 billion people worldwide, over 3 billion are younger than 25 years, making up 42% of the world population. Around 1.2 billion of these young people are adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years. Adolescence is a critical time of life.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
May 28, 2023 · Across early adolescence, young people are expected to assume socially defined gender roles that shape their sexual and reproductive health future. The Global Early Adolescent Study (GEAS) Training Suite is a resource for research and programming with Very Young Adolescents (VYAs).
Oct 11, 2023 · 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 ...
Sep 30, 2022 · Spend time with family and friends. Make friends with others. Know that you should feel valued, respected, and safe. Take care online and don’t share personal details. Ask for help if being bullied or if feeling unsafe in person or online. Be aware of your feelings, such as if worried or sad, and talk to trusted people, such as a health ...
