- 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
- Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19 It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the foundations of good health Adolescents experience rapid physical, cognitive and psychosocial growth This affects how they feel, think, make decisions, and interact with the world around them Despite being thought of as a healthy
- Growth reference 5-19 years - Height-for-age (5-19 years)
Home Tools and toolkits Growth reference data for 5-19 years Indicators Height-for-age (5-19 years)
- Growth reference data for 5-19 years
This web site presents growth reference data for children and adolescents, 5-19 years (or 61-228 months)
- Youth violence - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on youth violence providing key facts and information on the scope of the problem, risk factors, prevention, WHO response
- Six actions to improve adolescent health
Understanding and addressing the specific health risks and needs adolescents face today is key to improving their future health, as well as for broader social and economic stability
- Adolescent and young adult health
WHO fact sheet on adolescents health risks and solutions: includes key facts and provides a definition, information on specific health issues, WHO response
- 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 Maternal, Newborn Child Health (PMNCH), in collaboration with the United Nations
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