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Published in: BMC International Health and Human Rights 1/2013

Open Access 01-12-2013 | Correspondence

The health and wellbeing of young people in sub-Saharan Africa: an under-researched area?

Authors: Caroline W Kabiru, Chimaraoke O Izugbara, Donatien Beguy

Published in: BMC International Health and Human Rights | Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

A third of sub-Saharan Africa’s (SSA) population comprises persons aged 10–24 years. These youth are growing up in a context marked by pervasive poverty, limited educational opportunities, high HIV/AIDS prevalence, widespread conflict, and weak social controls. Published research on the broad issues that affect youth health and wellbeing in SSA is limited and centers heavily on sexual and reproductive health. In this commentary, we provide a broad overview of sub-Saharan African youth, highlight research gaps with respect to youth health and wellbeing, and describe potential avenues to develop the region’s research capacity on youth health and wellbeing.
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Metadata
Title
The health and wellbeing of young people in sub-Saharan Africa: an under-researched area?
Authors
Caroline W Kabiru
Chimaraoke O Izugbara
Donatien Beguy
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC International Health and Human Rights / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1472-698X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-698X-13-11

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