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Child health Child healthProtecting and improving the health of children is of fundamental importance Over the past several decades, we have seen dramatic progress in improving the health and reducing the mortality rate of young children Among other encouraging statistics, the number of children dying before the age of 5 was halved from 2000 to 2017, and more mothers and children are surviving today than
Vaccines and immunization - World Health Organization (WHO) Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases, before they come into contact with them It uses your body’s natural defences to build resistance to specific infections and makes your immune system stronger
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
Children and young people’s mental health: the case for action WHO advocates for a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of children and young people, with a focus on strengthening policies and legislation; promoting enabling environments (in homes, schools, communities, workplaces and digital spaces) and building preventive and care services
Breastfeeding - World Health Organization (WHO) Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival However, contrary to WHO recommendations, fewer than half of infants under 6 months old are exclusively breastfed Breastmilk is the ideal food for infants It is safe, clean and contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses Breastmilk provides all the energy and nutrients
Lead poisoning - World Health Organization (WHO) Lead is a naturally occurring toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust Its widespread use has resulted in extensive environmental contamination, human exposure and significant public health problems in many parts of the world
Obesity - World Health Organization (WHO) Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health A body mass index (BMI) over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese In 2019, an estimated 5 million noncommunicable disease (NCD) deaths were caused by higher-than-optimal BMI
Poliomyelitis - World Health Organization (WHO) WHO fact sheet on poliomyelitis, a highly infectious disease caused by a virus The fact sheet includes key facts, global caseload, Global Eradication Initiative, progress, WHO response