Adolescent Health and Well-Being

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Adolescence is often considered the healthiest period of the lifespan because it is the point of lowest mortality and a time when many attributes of good health are at their highest. At the same time, however, adolescence is also a time of physical, emotional and cognitive development that can be marked by engagement in risky behaviours which can increase one’s risk of poor health and death. This brief delves into issues affecting health and well-being of adolescents and youth and advocates for smarter planning, problem-solving and innovation to accelerate results for young people.