Question

What are the challenges faced by society in dealing with adolescents?

Answer 1

• Lower age at marriage and high maternal mortality among adolescent mothers.
• Illiteracy, especially female illiteracy, and school dropouts.
• Low intake of nutrients and related health problems.
• High rate of HIV/AIDS infections and other diseases.
• Physical and mental disability or retardation.
• Drug abuse, alcoholism, juvenile delinquency, and involvement in crimes.