Toward an adolescent competent workforce

Abstract

Health services throughout the world have largely neglected adolescents who are typically viewed as healthy with little need for healthcare. At a population level, adolescents are receiving fresh attention with clearer understanding of the importance of adolescence as a foundation for future health. There are growing concerns that adolescents have failed to achieve the extent of health gains experienced by younger children. In response, global policy is now prioritizing adolescent health. There is growing recognition that health services are not well orientated to the needs of adolescents and their particular suite of health issues. New strategies and different investments are needed to trai..