The Health of Adolescents in the Dutch and British Overseas Caribbean Territories. A multiterritory profile
Abstract
The second decade of life, or adolescence,
is a time of opportunity and potential,
but also of vulnerability. Young people
go through physical and emotional
changes. They take on behaviors that
can have lasting effects on their health
and development.
Many of the health behaviors that are
acquired during adolescence, such as
nutritional habits, physical activity, and
the use of substances, can profoundly
impact the health trajectory—and
morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless,
the majority of adolescent morbidity and
mortality is preventable.
In the Caribbean in 2012, the three main
causes of adolescent mortality were
homicide, traffic injuries, and human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related
causes. Accidental drowning and
intentional self-harm or suicide were
also among the 10 major causes of
adolescent mortality. Suicides moved
from mortality cause number 9 in 2011
to number 7 in 2012...The objective of the studies was to
generate strategic information on the
health and wellness of young persons in
the OCTs that could help guide efforts to
strengthen services and develop targeted
interventions to address the sexual and
reproductive health (SRH) needs and
other health needs of young persons in
the OCTs. The health issues and related
factors addressed in the studies included
HIV and SRH, mental health, substance
use, diet, exercise and body image,
violence, family, peers, and school and
community relations. PAHO supported
data analysis and the development of
a report for each of the participating
territories, to enable optimal use of the
collected data on the territory level. This
report provides a multiterritory profile of
adolescents aged 15–19 years in the OCTs
that was generated through analysis of
the pooled data collected in the six OCTs.
Category of PAHO Strategic Plan 2014-2019
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