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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
Adolescent health and development 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 All societies recognize that there is a difference between being a child and becoming an
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
Les adolescents, les écrans et la santé mentale Copenhague, le 25 septembre 2024De nouvelles données du Bureau régional de l’OMS pour l’Europe révèlent une forte augmentation de l’utilisation problématique des médias sociaux chez les adolescents, les taux passant de 7 % en 2018 à 11 % en 2022 Ce phénomène, associé au fait que 12 % des adolescents risquent de jouer à des jeux problématiques, soulève des préoccupations
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 augmenter jusqu’en 2050, en particulier dans les pays à revenu faible ou intermédiaire (PMA) où vivent près de 90 % des jeunes de 10 à 19 ans
Setting standards for adolescent care Global initiatives are urging countries to prioritize quality as a way of reinforcing human rights-based approaches to health Yet evidence from both high- and low-income countries shows that services for adolescents are highly fragmented, poorly coordinated and uneven in quality Pockets of excellent practice exist, but, overall, services need significant improvement and should be brought
Adolescents and reproductive health In the European Region, there are 112 million adolescents (aged 10–19), accounting for 12 0% of the population There are ways to reach and engage adolescents and give them accurate and individual information and advice on sexual and reproductive health, while developing their skills to deal with issues satisfactorily and responsibly Some countries now have youth-friendly primary care drop
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
WHO releases updated guidance on adolescent health and well-being 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
Adolescent health - SEARO 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 10-24 years There are about 360 million adolescents comprising about 20% of the population in the countries of the South-East Asia Region (SEAR) The transition from childhood to adulthood involves dramatic physical, sexual, psychological and