Adolescent sexual and reproductive health - Course files

Introduction to adolescence and to adolescent health

World Health Organization

From Research to Practice: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research 2012

September 3, 2012 - Geneva

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World Health Organization. Introduction to adolescence and to adolescent health. Paper presented at: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research; 2012 Sep 3; Geneva. Available from: https://www.gfmer.ch/SRH-Course-2012/adolescent-health/Introduction-adolescence-adolescent-health-WHO-2012.htm

Topics covered in the module

1. The meaning of adolescence
2. The health problems that adolescents face
3. What adolescents need to grow & develop in good health
4. Who needs to meet the needs & fulfill the rights of adolescents
5. Why we should invest in the health & development of adolescents
6. Frameworks for addressing the health & development of adolescents

Essential reading

• WHO. Youth and health risks. Report by the Secretariat to the World Health Assembly. 2011.
• WHO. Youth and health risks. Resolution by the World Health Assembly – WHA 64.28. 2011.

Reference documents

• World Bank. World Development Report 2007. Development and the next generation. Washington: World Bank; 2007.
• UNFPA. UNFPA framework for action on adolescents and youth. Opening doors with 4 keys. New York: UNFPA; 2007.
• WHO. Strengthening the health sector response to adolescent health & development. Geneva: WHO; 2009.
• UNICEF. Progress for children. A report card for adolescents. UNICEF. New York. 2012.

Assignment

• WHO. Youth and health risks. Report by the Secretariat to the World Health Assembly. 2011.

Point 32 in the above document reads as follows: “Young people can be part of the solution and can be agents of change, initiating healthier choices and behaviour, and catalyzing social movements that reinforce healthy lifestyles.”

Can you share one experience from your country which demonstrates this point?