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Child Adolescent Health

 In the European area of the WHO, most children have a happy, safe childhood and adolescence where they grow and develop into prosperous adults. In this period of the life-course identity is formulated, experimentations are made, and independence is developed. However, inequality between and within  all Member States, lack of access to quality services,  maltreatment  and unhealthy lifestyles, are negatively affecting health among the most vulnerable groups in society Children and adolescents. Most children and young people in the European part of the WHO enjoy a high standard of health and well-being. Child health inequalities exist, however, within and within nations. The region comprises countries with the lowest rates of infant and child mortality in the world,but mortality in countries with the highest rate for children under 5 years is up to 20 times higher than that in countries with the lowest rate. Every year, too many children in the Region die before the age of 5 – 52% of them in the first month of life.Over the past two decades, the world has made tremendous progress improving child and adolescent health and well-being. But challenges persist. Communicable diseases continue to endanger children and adolescents across the globe – and new health problems are on the rise, especially in areas affected by poverty.

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