State of the World Population 2003: Making One Billion Count Investing in Adolescents' Health and Rights - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0897146700 ISBN 13: 9780897146708

Publisher: U N Population Fund, 2003

Synopsis

The largest generation of adolescents in history 1.2 billion kids is preparing to enter adulthood in a rapidly changing world. This State of World Population Report examines the challenges and risks this generation faces and their impact on adolescents physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The Report focuses on HIV/AIDS, incomplete education, early marriage and child bearing; it stresses the need for youth to have more access to knowledge, increased opportunities, and wider choices so as to lead healthy and productive lives and to contribute fully to their communities. A wealth of statistics, graphs, indicators, and thorough analyses are included in the Report.

Edition details

• Publisher: U N Population Fund
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0897146700
• ISBN 13: 9780897146708
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Editor: Marshall Alex