- Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
There are nearly 1 2 billion adolescents (10-19 years old) worldwide In some countries, adolescents make up as much as a quarter of the population and the number of adolescents is expected to rise through 2050, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where close to 90% of 10- to 19-year-olds live
- Mental health of adolescents - World Health Organization (WHO)
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
- 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 11% in 2022 This, coupled with findings that 12% of adolescents are at risk of problematic gaming, raises urgent concerns about the impact of digital technology on the mental health and well-being of
- Six actions to improve adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Almost one-third of young teens (11–17 years) worldwide have experienced bullying, with boys slightly more at risk of bullying in schools than girls Violence against adolescent girls is preventable but requires multi-sectoral action
- Height-for-age (5-19 years) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Growth reference 5-19 years - Height-for-age (5-19 years) When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select
- 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
- Alcohol, e-cigarettes, cannabis: concerning trends in adolescent . . .
Across Europe, central Asia and Canada, a concerning picture of adolescent substance use emerges from a new WHO Europe report With over half of 15-year-olds surveyed having experimented with alcohol and a shocking 1 in 5 having recently used e-cigarettes, the risks to young people are clear The new data from the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study also highlights a
- One in six school-aged children experiences cyberbullying, finds new . . .
27 March 2024 Copenhagen, DenmarkWHO Europe today released the second volume of the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, which focuses on patterns of bullying and peer violence among adolescents across 44 countries and regions While the overall trends in school bullying have remained stable since 2018, cyberbullying has increased, magnified by the increasing digitalization
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