
Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 30, 2025 · 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 …
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 …
Teens, screens and mental health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Copenhagen, 25 September 2024New data from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals a sharp rise in problematic social media use among adolescents, with rates increasing from 7% in 2018 to …
Adolescent and young adult health
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.
Coming of age: adolescent health
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.
Securing adolescent health and well-being today is vital for the health ...
Sep 23, 2024 · Increased investment is urgently needed to address evolving health risks and meet the mental and sexual and reproductive health needs for the nearly 1.3 billion adolescents (aged 10-19 …
Jugendliche, Bildschirme und psychische Gesundheit
Kopenhagen, 25. September 2024 Neue Daten des WHO-Regionalbüros für Europa deuten auf einen starken Anstieg der problematischen Nutzung sozialer Medien bei Jugendlichen hin, wobei die Raten …
WHO releases updated guidance on adolescent health and well-being
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 …
Six actions to improve adolescent 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.
E-CIGARETTE USE The uptake of electronic cigarettes by young people has increased, and this trend has been reported to be of great public concern in several countries. Information from the Global …