World Health Organization October 2, 2024
Key facts
- 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 adolescents and young adults.
- Half of all mental health disorders in adulthood start by age 14, but most cases are undetected and untreated.
- Early onset of substance use is associated with higher risks of developing dependence and other problems during adult life, and younger people are disproportionately affected by substance use compared with older people.
- Globally, there were 42 births per 1000 to girls aged...
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