This document discusses various topics related to adolescent health, including definitions of adolescence and puberty, adolescent nutrition needs, common health issues adolescents face, legal protections for adolescents, adolescent psychology, mental health disorders, delinquency prevention, and counseling services. Adolescence is defined as the period between ages 10-19, and puberty typically occurs between ages 10-14 for girls and 12-14 for boys. Maintaining proper nutrition is important for supporting adolescent growth and preventing future health problems. Common challenges include obesity, sexually transmitted infections, and teenage pregnancy. Legal protections aim to establish rights and prevent exploitation of adolescents under age 16. Counseling services target issues such as school avoidance, family conflicts, peer pressure, and substance abuse

1. ADOLESCENT
HEALTH
Students: Areeg-Amgad-Afaf-Tahani-
Tagreed-Salma-Rabab
supervision of:D.r-Abeer

2. OBJECTIVE
DEFINITION OF ADOLESCENCE •
PUBERTY •
ADOLESCENT HEALTH •
ADOLESCENT NUTRITION •
NUTRITION….. •
PROBLEMS- •
ADOLESCENT NUTRITION
HEALTH problems REPRODUCTIVE & SEXUAL •
PROTECTION-LEGAL ASPECTS •
PROTECTION OF ADOLESCENTS •
ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY HEALTH SERVICES •
ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY •
MENTAL DISORDERS •
DELINQUENCY PREVENTION •
ADOLESCENT COUNSELING •

3. DEFINITION OF ADOLESCENCE
Adolescence is a •
transitional stage
of physical and
mental
development that
occurs between
childhood and
adulthood.
WHO : period of •
life between 10
and 19 years.

4. PUBERTY
Puberty is the stage of the lifespan in which a child •
develops secondary sex characteristics.
The average age for girls:- 10-12 The average age •
for boys 12-14.

5. ADOLESCENT
HEALTH
Nearly one-sixth of
the world population
are constituted by
adolescents.
Adolescent health is
therefore an
important component
of global health.
Vulnerable group.

6. ADOLESCENT NUTRITION
Nutritional health during adolescence •
- important for supporting the growing body
-for preventing future health problems.

7. NUTRITION…..
Increased nutritional
needs
Calories : boys- 2500-
2800 Calories /day
girls- 2200
Calories/day
Protein- 45-60g
Calcium- 1200 mg/day
Iron boys- 12 mg/day
15 mg/day

8. PROBLEMS-ADOLESCENT
NUTRITION
Changing lifestyle
Skipping breakfast
Dining outside often 
Fast foods and junk 
foods

9. PROBLEMS(continued)
All over the world, •
adolescent obesity is on
the rise.
has led to an increase in •
obesity-related diseases –
diabetes & heart disease

10. PROTECTION-LEGAL ASPECTS
Age of consent to sexual activity -16 years •
-reduces the incidence of
*STI
*teenage pregnancy
* sexual abuse&exploitation
Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989 (children •
defined as under 18)-against unchecked child labour,
child prostitution and pornography.

11. PROTECTION OF ADOLESCENTS
STI & HIV prevention and pregnancy prevention information •
Encouraging health care providers to make their services youth •
friendly
ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY HEALTH
SERVICES
(AFHS)

12. ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY
HEALTH SERVICES
WHO consultation 2001- AFHS •
piloting under Adolescent District Health •
Project
Target population- young people •
Confidentiality Key elements: •
Flexibility
Well staffed
Information
Partnershipapproach

13. ADOLESCENT
PSYCHOLOGY
Role of family and
environment pivotal in
Character and
personality building
Cognitive emotional and
attitudinal changes
Seek Individuality Attention
and Independence
Peer groups more
influential
Peer pressure- addictions
antisocial activities

14. MENTAL DISORDERS
Conduct and behavioural •
disorders
Learning disorders •
Anxiety disorders •
Teen depression •
Juvenile delinquency •
Adjustment problems •

15. DELINQUENCY PREVENTION
Broad term for all efforts aimed at preventing youth from •
becoming involved in criminal, or other antisocial, activity.
CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC •
Prevention services include activities :- •
substance abuse education and treatment,
family counseling, youth mentoring,
parenting education, educational support, and youth
sheltering.

16. ADOLESCENT COUNSELING
School Avoidance •
Separation Anxiety •
Coping With Chronic Illness •
Building Social Competence •
Managing Powerful Peer Personalities •
Minimizing Family Conflict •
Working Through Divorce & Separation •
Avoiding Drug & Alcohol Use •
Transitioning - High School to College •
Accepting Imperfection •
Building Friendships •