Lancet Commission: Adolescent Health & Wellbeing – 2024 Call to Action
Invest today in adolescent health and secure a brighter future for all. Teh latest Lancet Commission report emphasizes that strategic investments in the well-being of today’s 10-24-year-olds yield triple benefits: for the youth, the adults they will become, and their future children. News Directory 3 recognizes the critical need to focus on adolescents in Africa and Asia, home to 82% of the world’s youth, a figure expected to rise to 85% by the end of the century.This is about global well-being. Prioritizing adolescent health is vital for a healthier planet. Discover what’s next.
investing in Adolescent Health: Securing Future Leaders
Updated June 02, 2025
The health and well-being of adolescents is paramount to ensuring a more just society and a healthier planet. Focusing on adolescent health is an investment in future leaders and the generations to come.
Strategic investments in the current generation of 10- to 24-year-olds promise a triple benefit. These benefits extend to young people today, the adults they will become, and the children they will parent.
This is especially relevant in Africa and Asia, where approximately 82% of the world’s adolescents reside. Projections indicate this proportion will rise to 85% by 2100, underscoring the importance of targeted interventions in these regions to promote global wellbeing.
What’s next
Continued focus and resources directed toward adolescent health initiatives are essential to capitalize on the potential for widespread, lasting positive change.