The Millennium Challenge of Young Adults Health Promotion: A Narrative Review
Abstract
Background: Adolescence/youth, which begins with puberty and ends in the mid-20s, is an important period of development. Young people are a diverse group with diverse experiences, and they are exposed to a variety of preventable and treatable but often neglected health risks, particularly those with disabilities, minorities, and those who endure prejudice or marginalization. There are several barriers to improving youth health, including legislation, rules, practices, attitudes, and values. This narrative review focuses on the topics of youth and health promotion.Methods: On March 15, 2025, a comprehensive literature search was conducted, regardless of location or publication date, using three electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar to find relevant content in English using a combination of related keywords. The final search resulted in 164 entries. Results: Promoting youth health is critical to accomplishing public health and sustainable development objectives. It applies to the community, health care facilities, and all other service settings. Health promotion efforts might take the form of government legislation, community groups, or individuals. Youth health promotion covers a wide range of themes, including sexual and reproductive health, tobacco and substance use, physical activity, violence, and mental health. Conclusion: There were few intervention studies completed. Many obstacles must be confronted and overcome. Policymakers, programmers, health…
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