Adolescent health
Jun 30, 2025 · Older adolescent girls are disproportionately affected by intimate partner violence. Pregnancy complications and unsafe abortions are the leading causes of death among 15-19 …
Adolescent health and development
Oct 19, 2020 · 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 …
Adolescent and young adult health
Nov 26, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on adolescents health risks and solutions: includes key facts and provides a definition, information on specific health issues, WHO response.
WHO releases updated guidance on adolescent health and well …
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 …
Child and Adolescent Health and Well-being Strategy, 2026 2030
A healthy start for a healthy life: a strategy for child and adolescent health and well-being in the WHO European Region 2026–2030
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 …
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 …
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 …
Adolescent health - SEARO
Mar 7, 2025 · Adolescent health 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 …
Promoting adolescent well-being
Oct 23, 2025 · The Adolescent and Young Adult Health Unit (AYH) leads and coordinates WHO-wide efforts to improve the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults.