Adolescent Health
Abstract
Adolescent has been defined by WHO as the period of life spanning between 10-19 years and the youth as between 15-24 years. Young people, when referred to as such, are those between 10-24 years of age. They are no longer children, but not yet adults. They constitute more than 22% of the population of the India which amounts to 207 million adolescents. Adolescence is the period of rapid physical growth, sexual and psychological changes. It is a stressful developmental period filled with major changes in physical maturity, sexuality, cognitive process, emotional changes and behavioral gaps.
Adolescence is a period when lots of health needs are expected. It is important to understand the needs of these adolescents and provide them with best possible adolescent friendly services that can provide strong foundation for the future motherhood.
A comprehensive approach from us can shape positive attitude towards self care and personal responsibility for health that can last a lifetime. The adolescent girl today is the mother of all humankind tomorrow.
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