- Physical activity - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on physical activity provides key facts and information on benefits, risks of inactivity, reasons for physical inactivity and how to increase physical activity, WHO response
- 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
- 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
- Physical activity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Being physically active helps all people, no matter their age, lead healthier lives Some physical activity is better than doing none By being more active throughout the day in relatively simple ways, people can quite easily achieve the recommended activity levels Below are the levels of physical activity WHO recommends people of different ages undertake Children and adolescents aged 5-17
- Suicide rates - World Health Organization (WHO)
In addition, experiencing conflict, disaster, violence, abuse, or loss and a sense of isolation are strongly associated with suicidal behaviour Suicide rates are also high amongst vulnerable groups who experience discrimination, such as refugees and migrants; indigenous peoples; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex (LGBTI) persons; and prisoners By far the strongest risk factor for
- 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
- Height-for-age (5-19 years) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Growth reference 5-19 years - Height-for-age (5-19 years)
- Adolescent pregnancy - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO fact sheet on adolescent pregnancy providing key facts and information on causes, consequences and WHO response
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