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What is adolescence?
What is adolescence?
Adolescence is a transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs during the period from puberty to adulthood.
When does adolescence typically occur?
When does adolescence typically occur?
Adolescence typically occurs during the teenage years, but its expressions may begin earlier or end later.
What is puberty?
What is puberty?
Puberty is a period of several years in which rapid physical growth and psychological changes occur.
When does puberty typically begin?
When does puberty typically begin?
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What is the World Health Organization's definition of adolescence?
What is the World Health Organization's definition of adolescence?
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Adolescence
- Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood.
- It encompasses physical, cognitive, and social changes.
- Typical age range for adolescence is 10 to 19 years old.
Puberty
- Puberty is the period when the body starts to mature sexually and physically.
- Puberty is associated with a variety of visible changes such as increased growth, muscle and bone mass, and body hair.
- Puberty also causes development of the reproductive system, and the ability to reproduce.
- Typically beings sometime between 8 and 14 years old.
World Health Organization Definition of Adolescence
- World Health Organization (WHO) defines adolescence as ages 10 to 19.
- WHO emphasizes the unique developmental needs of this cohort.
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