Health of Young People A Challenge and a Promise

This book issues a call for public health action that recognizes the unique health problems of young people & responds to their special need for support. Recommended actions also underscore the contributions young people can & do make to their own health & development & that of their societies. While noting that this age group has been traditionally regarded as enjoying good health, the book draws attention to a number of radical changes in social conditions that have created new hazards in the very areas where youth are most vulnerable. These range from the increasing availability of drugs, alcohol & tobacco to the pressures of urbanization & rising unemployment, from the breakdown of family & social supports to the grave risks posed by HIV infection & AIDS. Using facts & figures from around the world, the book also illustrates the lines of action that can protect young people from these hazards, channel their energy in constructive ways, & help them secure a healthy future.WHO Staff is the author of 'Health of Young People A Challenge and a Promise' with ISBN 9789241561549 and ISBN 9241561548.