WHO report reveals major health disparities between European teens

A report published on Thursday from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European region has revealed alarming health disparities in young people, especially those from less affluent families, representing a “vicious cycle of disadvantage”. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/05/1150166
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WHO report reveals major health disparities between European teens
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WHO publishes first-ever country estimates on unintended pregnancy, abortion

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Underinvestment threatens universal health coverage goals

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