Adolescents in Jordan: health, nutrition and WASH

This brief is part of the Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) programme

From:
Department for International Development
Published
22 July 2019
Country:
Jordan
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Food and Nutrition, Health and Water and Sanitation
Authors:
Presler-Marshall, E, Jones, N, Baird, S and Malachoswka, A

Abstract

During adolescence 鈥� a time of rapid physical growth and change 鈥� young people need access to relevant health, nutrition, hygiene and sanitation related information, services and supplies. GAGE research found that much more could be done to improve adolescents鈥� physical health and help them develop the habits and patterns that will support good health over the life course.

This brief is an output of the Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) programme

Citation

Presler-Marshall, E., Jones, N., Baird, S. and Malachoswka, A. (2019) Adolescents in Jordan: health, nutrition and WASH. Policy Note. London: Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence.

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Published 22 July 2019
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