Tag: adolescent health

Chart showing research gap between male and female puberty studies
New StudiesResearch Digest

Early and Late Puberty in Boys May Signal Future Health Risks, Research Shows

New research reveals that the timing of puberty in boys may predict long-term health risks, yet remains dramatically understudied compared…

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GMJ Research Desk
Global map showing youth mortality rates by region with data visualization
Global HealthNew StudiesPolicy & SystemsResearch Digest

Global Youth Deaths Rise to 2.1 Million Despite Medical Advances

New BMJ study reveals 2.1 million youth deaths globally in 2024, with progress stagnating since 2015. Male mortality remains consistently…

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GMJ Policy Desk
Mental health awareness and suicide prevention concept with focus on adolescent and young adult wellbeing
Global Health

Adolescent suicide rates rising across Americas, PAHO warns of prevention urgency

The Pan American Health Organization warns that suicide rates among adolescents and young adults are rising across the Americas, driven…

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GMJ Policy Desk
WHO warning graphic showing nicotine pouch adoption rates across global regions, with red alert indicator
Global Health

WHO warns of nicotine pouch epidemic targeting youth as sales surge globally

The WHO has issued a formal alert over nicotine pouches rapidly proliferating among youth, warning that aggressive marketing and regulatory…

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GMJ Policy Desk

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