Child health
Nov 26, 2025 · Child healthProtecting and improving the health of children is of fundamental importance. Over the past several decades, we have seen dramatic progress in improving the …
World Patient Safety Day 2025
Sep 1, 2025 · World Patient Safety Day 17 September 2025 Every child has the right to safe, quality health care — from the very beginning. Yet, newborns and young children face higher …
Child growth standards - World Health Organization (WHO)
The WHO Child Growth StandardsThis web site presents the WHO Child Growth Standards. These standards were developed using data collected in the WHO Multicentre Growth …
Weight-for-age - World Health Organization (WHO)
The WHO provides expanded tables for constructing national health cards based on weight-for-age standards, aiding in child growth monitoring and assessment.
BMI-for-age (5-19 years) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Growth reference 5-19 years - BMI-for-age (5-19 years)
Children and young people’s mental health: the case for action
Jun 2, 2025 · WHO advocates for a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of children and young people, with a focus on strengthening policies and legislation; promoting …
Weight-for-length/height - World Health Organization (WHO)
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Length/height-for-age - World Health Organization (WHO)
Home / Tools and toolkits / Child growth standards / Standards / Length/height-for-age
Adolescent health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 30, 2025 · Adolescence is the phase of life between childhood and adulthood, from ages 10 to 19. It is a unique stage of human development and an important time for laying the …
Adolescent pregnancy - World Health Organization (WHO)
Apr 10, 2024 · Child marriage and child sexual abuse place girls at increased risk of pregnancy, often unintended. In many places, barriers to obtaining and using contraceptives prevent …