No time to lose: health challenges for adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean

This publication presents an overview of the key health challenges faced by adolescents in the region with the objective of catalyzing priority actions to advance toward a better and more equitable future for this population. The report first presents the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region, with a focus on the disruption of health services for women, children and adolescents, and nutrition and physical activity levels among adolescents. Subsequently, it dives into priority health-related topics for adolescents, including an analysis of causes of death, sexual and reproductive health, interpersonal violence, and mental health.