Adoloscent Healthprogrammes in India 26.10.09.Pptx
Adolescent Health Programmes in India
Presenter: Dr K Sushma Moderator: Dr Chetna Maliye
Framework:
Introduction Characteristics Characteristics Why pay attention to the health of adolescents? Health problems of adolescents Programs of adolescents Strategies for promotion of adolescents health
Introduction:
The term adolescence is derived from the Latin word “adolescere” meaning to grow, to mature. i It is a time of physical and emotional change as the body matures and th mind b d the i d becomes more questioning and i d ti i d independent. d t These are the formative years of life of an individual when major physical, psychological & b h i h i l h l i l behavioural changes t k place. l h takes l Period of preparation for undertaking greater responsibilities including healthy responsible parenthood parenthood. Adolescents (10-19 years) constitute about one fourth of India's population and young people (10 24 years) about one third of the (10-24 population
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Adolescent represents a great 'demographic dividend' and offers a demographic dividend dependable potential to drive and sustain economic growth of India. They require information and skills, health services and counselling as well as a safe and supportive environment for development d l t Adolescents are generally considered healthy by themselves, their families, families even health care providers and society at large large. They suffer significant morbidity caused by risk taking behaviour and inadequate access to health care . care.
Definitions:
Adolescence: Early Adolescence: 10 – 19 years 10 – 13 years
Middle adolescence: 14 – 16 years Late adolescence: Youth: Y Young people: g l y 17 – 19 years 15 – 24 years 10 - 24 years
Characteristics:
A – Aggressive, Anaemic, Abortion
D – Dynamic, Developing, Depressed O – Overconfident, Overindulging, Obese L – Loud but lonely & Lack information y E – Enthusiastic,
Presenter: Dr K Sushma Moderator: Dr Chetna Maliye
Framework:
Introduction Characteristics Characteristics Why pay attention to the health of adolescents? Health problems of adolescents Programs of adolescents Strategies for promotion of adolescents health
Introduction:
The term adolescence is derived from the Latin word “adolescere” meaning to grow, to mature. i It is a time of physical and emotional change as the body matures and th mind b d the i d becomes more questioning and i d ti i d independent. d t These are the formative years of life of an individual when major physical, psychological & b h i h i l h l i l behavioural changes t k place. l h takes l Period of preparation for undertaking greater responsibilities including healthy responsible parenthood parenthood. Adolescents (10-19 years) constitute about one fourth of India's population and young people (10 24 years) about one third of the (10-24 population
Continuation…………..
Adolescent represents a great 'demographic dividend' and offers a demographic dividend dependable potential to drive and sustain economic growth of India. They require information and skills, health services and counselling as well as a safe and supportive environment for development d l t Adolescents are generally considered healthy by themselves, their families, families even health care providers and society at large large. They suffer significant morbidity caused by risk taking behaviour and inadequate access to health care . care.
Definitions:
Adolescence: Early Adolescence: 10 – 19 years 10 – 13 years
Middle adolescence: 14 – 16 years Late adolescence: Youth: Y Young people: g l y 17 – 19 years 15 – 24 years 10 - 24 years
Characteristics:
A – Aggressive, Anaemic, Abortion
D – Dynamic, Developing, Depressed O – Overconfident, Overindulging, Obese L – Loud but lonely & Lack information y E – Enthusiastic,