Snapshots Snapshots Thematic overviews with global and regional data HEALTH AND NUTRITION What are the leading causes of death among adolescents? How many girls give birth during adolescence? How many adolescents struggle with issues of nutrition or substance abuse? EDUCATION AND LEARNING Are adolescent boys and girls equally likely to finish school or go to school at all? How many are illiterate? Do all adolescents have basic reading and math skills? PROTECTION How many adolescents experience intimate partner violence, violent discipline or bullying? How many marry before they turn 18? Where in the world are adolescents more likely to become victims of homicide? TRANSITION TO WORK Which regions have the highest unemployment rates among adolescents? How many adolescents are not studying, working or receiving training? How many spend long hours doing unpaid household chores? PARTICIPATION What does meaningful participation look like for adolescents? How many adolescents have the opportunity to influence the decisions that affect their lives? GENDER EQUALITY Do boys and girls have equal access to education? Have they been similarly impacted by the HIV epidemic? Do girls have what they need to manage their menstrual hygiene and sexual health? How do adolescents view violence within relationships?
