Autism in children: WHO information on neurodevelopment, participation and inclusion
WHO presents autism as part of human neurodiversity and calls for inclusion, participation and access to appropriate health, education and social support.
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Adolescent mental health: WHO information on common conditions, risk factors and development
WHO describes adolescence as a formative period and estimates that about one in seven people aged 10–19 experiences a mental health condition.
Hearing loss in children: WHO’s 2026 global estimates and why early-life hearing matters
WHO’s 2026 information on hearing loss in children, the global number affected and the importance of addressing hearing needs for communication and development.
Vision impairment in children: WHO information on refractive error and developmental impact
WHO’s 2026 information on childhood vision impairment, uncorrected refractive error and potential developmental effects of severe early vision loss.
Physical activity in children and adolescents: what WHO says about development and sedentary behaviour
WHO information on the health and developmental benefits of physical activity in children and adolescents and the risks of high sedentary time.
Drowning and children: what WHO’s 2026 data show about risk and prevention
WHO’s 2026 information on the global drowning burden, why young children are at high risk and population-level prevention measures.
Road traffic injuries and children: WHO’s 2026 public-health picture
WHO information on road traffic injuries, vulnerable road users and why road safety is a major child and youth health issue.
Cavities in children: CDC information on tooth decay, risk factors and prevention
CDC information on how cavities develop, factors associated with tooth decay and general prevention approaches for children.
Physical activity, sedentary time and sleep under age 5: what WHO’s guideline covers
WHO information on the 24-hour balance of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children younger than 5 years.
Screen time for children under 5: WHO sedentary-behaviour recommendations by age
WHO public-health recommendations on sedentary screen time for infants and children aged 1 to 4 years, plus reading and storytelling during sedentary time.