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-year …

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 reproductive …

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 Adolescents’ Health, …

Oct 11, 2024 · 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.

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 equip …

Adolescent health in the South-East Asia Region 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 …

Austria: country profile for child and adolescent health Publications Documents Persistant gaps in immunization coverage leave children vulnerable to dangerous vaccine-preventable diseases. At …

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.

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 …