Give children control; supporting adolescent health and wellbeing

Give children control; supporting adolescent health and wellbeing

Author: The BMJ December 15, 2023 Duration: 45:29
This is the second episode of a special three-part podcast series that delves into adolescent health and wellbeing, focusing on creating a positive trajectory of health from a young age.   The podcast explores physical and mental health issues affecting young people globally, particularly in sexual and reproductive health. We hear how young people are excluded from decisions about their own health, and how grassroots groups around the world are empowering them to take responsibility for their own wellbeing.   We also hear how young people are becoming leaders in social movements, from tackling structural racism to improving nutrition in schools, and how their unique perspectives are vital in making those changes.   Our guests: Natasha Salifyanji Kaoma, Copper Rose Zambia Alaa Murabit, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Donald Bundy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Anshu Banerjee, World Health Organisation Dev Sharma, Bite Back 2030 Hosted by Adam Levy Supported by the Fondation Botnar and PMNCH, the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health. Read the full cCollection of articles showing the importance of investing in adolescent wellbeing. 00:05 Introduction to adolescent health 01:00 Young womens’ menstrual health 02:11 Discussion on candid pride project 03:29 Importance of sexual and reproductive health 04:49 The role of young people in health advocacy 06:17 The epidemiology of early health and lifecourse 10:08 Impact of adolescent health on future generations 18:29 How young people become activists 28:51 Advocacy for women in Libya 28:54 Global forum for adolescents 40:15 Success stories  44:54 Conclusion and preview of next episode

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