Concepts and Issues Related to Adolescent Health in Society and Role of Nursing Education

Abstract

Adolescents represent 18% of the world's population and are an important group for economic and social development [1]. Although considered a healthy group, globally adolescents face barriers in accessing health services [2]. An estimated 1.5 million adolescents aged 10-24 years died in 2021, approximately 4500 every day, from preventable or treatable conditions [3]. This represents a critical gap in healthcare delivery that demands immediate attention from healthcare professionals, particularly nurses who serve as primary care providers in many settings. Role of nurses and nursing education have crucial role to solve this worldwide problem and in this review article we will represent these all parameters [4]. The research highlights significant barriers in adolescent healthcare access including lack of knowledge about available services, system restrictions, long waiting times, and provider bias [5]. Mental health disorders now affect at least 1 in 7 adolescents globally, with particularly high rates of depression and anxiety [6]. Investment in adolescent well-being yields remarkable returns, with US$ 1 invested returning US$ 5-10 in economic benefits [7]. This comprehensive review synthesizes current evidence on adolescent health challenges and examines how enhanced nursing education can address these critical issues through evidence-based interventions and improved care delivery models.