International HBSC study - young people’s online habits in Scotland
New data from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals a sharp rise in problematic social media use among adolescents in Scotland.
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New WHO/Europe report reveals high rates of unprotected sex among adolescents
A new report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals that condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since 2014, with rates of unprotected sex worryingly high.
