Adolescent Health Problems in Ethiopia

Key Messages:
- The magnitude of death ranges from 6.32 to 8.95 per 100,000 populations in the age
group of 10 to 14 of adolescents. - In the age group of 15-19 years adolescents the magnitude of death ranges from 7.99 to
21.68 per 100,000 populations. - HIV/AIDS, access to safe and adequate water and sanitation are leading health
problems. - Behavioral, environmental and occupational factors are major risk factors for adolescent
health.