Adolescent health
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The state of adolescent health
One in every five people in the world is an adolescent, and 85% of them live in developing countries. Nearly two-thirds of premature deaths and one-third of the total disease burden in adults are associated with conditions or behaviours that began in youth, including tobacco use, a lack of physical activity, unprotected sex or exposure to violence. Promoting healthy practices during adolescence, and efforts that better protect this age group from risks will ensu...
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