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An overview of health-promoting programs and healthy lifestyles for adolescents and young people: A scoping review
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ABSTRACT: The health of children, adolescents, and young adults is a primary global concern. In
2021, there were 2.1 million deaths among children and adolescents. Injuries, violence, communicable
diseases, nutritional deficiencies, substance use, non‑communicable diseases, and mental health
disorders are among the leading causes of death in this age group. Background/objectives: This
scoping review aims to identify and describe health promotion and healthy lifestyle programs developed
worldwide targeting adolescents and young adults. Methods: A total of 106 programs were
included, of which 8 were selected through scientific databases and 98 through other research methods
(e.g., government websites and other online sources). Results: The results show that Europe,
North America, New Zealand, and the United States of America are the continents and countries
with the highest number of programs. Most programs originated before 2020 and are aimed at children,
adolescents, and young adults. Mental health, substance and non‑substance dependencies, and
sexual and reproductive health were the most frequent areas among the available youth programs.
Most programs do not mention evaluating or monitoring the services provided. Conclusions: This
work allows for a deeper understanding of the programs available for adolescents and young adults,
providing an overview of their characteristics. Moreover, it emphasizes the importance of increasing
the number of available programs, especially in countries with higher morbidity and mortality
rates among the young population. The programs must be based on population studies to better
meet their needs. Lastly, programs should become sustainable and integrated into national public
policies, accompanied by ongoing training, supervision, and intervision of professionals working in
these contexts.
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Youth programs Healthy lifestyles Mental health Adolescents Young adults
Citation
Raimundo, M., Cerqueira, A., Gaspar, T., & Gaspar de Matos, M. (2024). An overview of Health-promoting Programs and healthy lifestyles for adolescents and young people: A scoping Review. Healthcare (Switzerland), 12(20). https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12202094
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MDPI Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute