Overview

• By 2030, 464 million adolescents are projected to be overweight or obese, an increase of 143 million since 2015, driven by unhealthy diets and reduced physical activity.
• Mental health among teenagers has significantly declined over the past three decades, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the crisis.
• Nearly 1.1 billion adolescents will live in countries where preventable health issues, such as malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, and early pregnancy, remain life-threatening.
• The report identifies climate change as a profound and unique challenge for today's adolescents, with rising temperatures and environmental instability impacting physical and mental health.
• Despite comprising 24% of the global population, adolescents receive just 2.4% of health and development funding, prompting calls for greater investment and policy action.