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10 de oct. de 2024 · Key facts. Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 15% of the global burden of disease in this age group. Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among those aged 15–29 years old.
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25 de ene. de 2024 · Coming of age: adolescent health. 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.
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Computation of centiles and z-scores. Instructions in English [pdf, 165kb] Instructions in French [pdf, 173kb] Growth reference 5-19 years - Height-for-age (5-19 years)
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El embarazo en la adolescencia es un fenómeno mundial con causas claramente conocidas y graves consecuencias para la salud, la sociedad y la economía. A escala mundial, la tasa de natalidad en adolescentes ha disminuido, pero las tasas de cambio han sido desiguales entre las regiones. También hay enormes variaciones en los niveles entre los ...
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This web site presents growth reference data for children and adolescents, 5-19 years (or 61-228 months). The WHO Reference 2007 is a reconstruction of the 1977 National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)/WHO reference. It uses the original NCHS data set supplemented with data from the WHO child growth standards sample for under-fives.
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2 de oct. de 2024 · Over 1.5 million adolescents and young adults aged 10–24 years died in 2021, about 4500 every day. Young adolescents aged 10–14 years have the lowest risk of death among all age groups. Injuries (including road traffic injuries and drowning), interpersonal violence, self-harm and maternal conditions are the leading causes of death among ...
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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is most commonly caused by viruses or bacteria. These infections are generally spread by direct contact with infected people. Pneumonia affects children and families everywhere, but is most prevalent in South Asia and sub - Saharan Africa. Pneumonia can be prevented with simple interventions and ...
Principales problemas de salud. Las lesiones y los traumatismos no intencionados, como los accidentes de tránsito y los ahogamientos, son una de las principales causas de muerte y discapacidad entre los adolescentes. En 2019 fallecieron unos 115 000 adolescentes de 10 a 19 años a consecuencia de accidentes de tránsito.
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10 de abr. de 2024 · Adolescent pregnancy is a global phenomenon with clearly known causes and serious health, social and economic consequences to individuals, families and communities. There is consensus on the evidence-based actions needed to prevent it. There is growing global, regional and national commitment to preventing child marriage and adolescent ...
