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Adolescents, as defined by the World Health Organization, are individuals aged 10-19 years. Adolescence is a period characterized by rapid biological, emotional and social changes and development. Twenty five percent (25%) of Uganda��s 34.6 million population are adolescents, who are faced with social and health challenges including injuries and/or exposure to violence; sexual and reproductive health issues; drug and substance use and abuse, physical inactivity, poor nutrition and mental disorders that hinder their ability to grow and develop to their full potential. However, data are limited on health and social risk behaviors of adolescents especially the 10-14 year-old. Ministry of Health working collaboratively with UNICEF, WHO, UN-Women, UNFPA, UNAIDS and Makerere University School of Public Health conducted a survey to generate key social issues and health concerns of adolescents in Uganda.

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