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A 2015 study published in the Medical Journal of Malaysia, titled "A Review of Teenage Pregnancy Research in Malaysia”, identified limited access to comprehensive reproductive health education as a major factor, leaving many teenagers unaware of how to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only

Addressing childhood obesity is not merely a matter of making changes to diets and lifestyles but requires a comprehensive, cross-sectoral approach, ranging from public health policies to community-level enforcement and awareness. Photo: Edited via Canva

Of the 13,613 teenagers who underwent health screenings last year, 664 were found to be obese, 1,689 were overweight, while 1,697 were underweight. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City consultant spine surgeon Dr Saw Lim Beng during a recent interview on ‘Understanding Scoliosis In Adult And Children: A Guide From Detection To Treatment’. - Bernama photo

Adolescent vaping rose sharply from 9.8 per cent to 14.9 per cent-raising concern among healthcare professionals who warn the trend may continue due to increasing social acceptance. - Bernama photo

Hospital Bahagia, one of Malaysia’s main psychiatric institutions, has seen a steady increase in mental health cases involving children and teenagers since the pandemic. - 123RF photo

Experts say social media is increasingly shaping society’s standards of beauty and success, despite the understanding that much of what is posted is neither real nor realistic. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

In a major new review of the health and wellbeing of adolescents, experts said some main drivers of ill-health among teenagers have switched from cigarettes and alcohol to weight gain and mental health problems. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Hospital Permai Johor Bahru Dr Nor Rahidah Abd Rahim speaks during at the Malaysian Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Psychiatry Conference (M-CHAMP) 2025 on May 27. - Photo by Bernama

The report found many countries suffered sharp declines in children's academic skills due to Covi-19 pandemic school closures. - Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily