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

<p>Abstract</p> <p>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. P...

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Main Authors: Kabiru Caroline W, Izugbara Chimaraoke O, Beguy Donatien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:BMC International Health and Human Rights
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-698X/13/11