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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Oct 3, 2024 · 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.

The world now has more young people than ever before, making up 42% of the world population. Around 1.2 billion of these young people are adolescents aged between 10 and 19 years.

Apr 10, 2024 · Adolescent pregnancy remains a critical global issue, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where 21 million girls aged 15–19 become pregnant each year—half …

A healthy start for a healthy life: a strategy for child and adolescent health and well-being in the WHO European Region 2026–2030

Feb 19, 2025 · This Advisory describes the current evidence on the impacts of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents.