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Global Adolescent Health course, \u00a0enrol now!<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n

2017 course start dates: 6 Mar, 22 May, 7 Aug, 23 Oct<\/span><\/h2>\n

Interested in learning more about ‘global adolescent health’ or are you in need of a refresher? This free University of Melbourne\u00a0course, led by our very own Lancet Commissioners \u2013 Professors Susan Sawyer<\/a>\u00a0(@susansawyer01<\/a>) and George Patton<\/a>\u00a0(@gcpatton1<\/span><\/a>)<\/span>\u00a0will explore the dynamic factors affecting the health and wellbeing of young people around the world, and how important it is for individuals, communities and nations that we improve their health and life chances.<\/p>\n

Over 25% of the world\u2019s population is aged between 10 and 24 years. As the future leaders and drivers of growth, productivity and innovation, young people are our greatest assets. Investment in their health and wellbeing has social, economic and other benefits that continue across the lifespan and into the next generation.<\/p>\n

This course adopts a life-course framework to take a holistic view of youth health and wellbeing. It explores changing patterns of adolescent health and development; how puberty and adolescent brain development may shape future health; and how what happens in adolescence can affect the next generation. It also looks at the major health and social issues affecting young people and ways of addressing these through policy, practice and programming.<\/p>\n

Do I have to pay for this course? <\/strong>NO \u2013 you may access 100% of material in this course for free.<\/p>\n

Time commitment:<\/strong> 6-8 weeks of study, 3-4 hours\/week<\/p>\n

Who is this class for?\u00a0<\/strong>Anyone with an interest in the health and wellbeing of young people. For more information or to enrol head to the\u00a0course homepage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is the most interesting thing you\u2019ll learn if you take this course? <\/strong>You\u2019ll learn how what happens during adolescence can impact not only the future health of individuals, but the health of the next generation as well. You\u2019ll develop an understanding of the key factors impacting upon youth health and learn how to be a better advocate for the health and wellbeing of young people.<\/p>\n